FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding the Request for Comment on Vertical Merger Guidelines
The 1984 Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines should be rescinded, as they represent an antiquated, narrow, and overly permissive mode of thinking that is not reflective of today’s economy or the current approach to enforcement. The US economy is far different than it was forty years ago. Increasing concentration, declining new firm formation, and other market trends necessitate a modernization of vertical merger review. The draft guidelines miss the mark.
FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra Weighs in on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century
Our upcoming hearings provide an important opportunity for the Federal Trade Commission to reflect on ways to increase the effectiveness of our enforcement of the antitrust laws.