The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is set to hold a virtual public workshop on December 18, 2024, focusing on predatory pricing and its impact on consumers, competition, and innovation. The event titled "Competition Snuffed Out: How Predatory Pricing Harms Competition, Consumers, and Innovation" will feature discussions by economists, academics, and antitrust litigators on the implications of predatory pricing.
FTC Chair Lina M. Khan will deliver the opening remarks at the workshop. Topics for discussion include the effects of predatory pricing on competition and innovation, what constitutes a successful predatory pricing case under current doctrine, and how the Supreme Court’s decision in Brooke Group aligns with present market dynamics. Additionally, there will be an exploration of whether legal doctrines need updates to reflect modern economic realities.
The workshop is scheduled from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm ET. Further details such as the list of speakers and agenda will be available on the event page before the workshop. A link to view the proceedings will be accessible via FTC’s website at FTC.gov on the morning of the event.
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