Session 4

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Oct. 29 – Open v. Closed Ecosystems from an Antitrust Perspective


Over the last few years, many questions have been raised related to antitrust enforcement concerning “big tech” companies. One thorny question concerns the “ecosystems” leading companies manage. The tensions between “open” and “closed” models has motivated plenty of analysis, as well as legal challenges across several jurisdictions. Our panel will tackle this question, focusing on the implications of these models from an antitrust perspective.

Ten Minutes with...

Makan DELRAHIM

Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, US Department of Justice

Leah NYLEN

Antitrust Reporter, Politico

Open v. Closed Ecosystems from an Antitrust Perspective

Darren TUCKER

Partner, Vinson & Elkins

Hal VARIAN

Chief Economist, Google

Maureen K. OHLHAUSEN

Partner, Baker Botts

Moderator: Richard SCHMALENSEE

Emeritus Professor of Management, MIT Sloan School of Management

CPI thanks CCIA for its support with this event. CPI always strives to deliver balanced and enriching content and conversation to benefit the antitrust community worldwide.

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