Biden's Executive Order on Competition: A Discussion

On July 9, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which is perhaps the most sweeping executive order in several decades, and will drastically expand the power of the federal government. The E.O. contains 72 specific actions that will impact not only tech companies, but also financial institutions, internet service providers, pharmaceutical companies, railways, airlines, biopharmaceutical innovators, drug prices, patent owners, and much more.

Our panel of antitrust experts discuss the underlying justifications for the order, the possible effects, and the implications for consumers, businesses, and regulatory agencies.

Featuring:

Bilal Sayyed, Senior Adjunct Fellow, TechFreedom & Former Director, FTC Office of Policy Planning

Jay Ezrielev, Founder, Elevecon & Former Economic Advisor to former FTC Chairman Joseph Simons

Steven J. Cernak, Partner at Bona Law PC

Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy, The Committee for Justice (moderator)