The Power Struggle Between Google and the Justice Department
The debate surrounding control between Google and the U.S. Justice Department has intensified.
Defining Control in Monopolies
During her opening remarks for the federal government’s second antitrust case against Google, DOJ attorney Julia Tarver Wood highlighted, “Control is a key trait of monopolistic behavior.” This trial commenced on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia. According to government representatives, Google’s dominance over the advertising market creates an environment that favors its own interests while disadvantaging nearly all other participants involved in online ad sales.
The Perspective of Google
From Google’s standpoint, they argue that government officials are attempting to exert control over a flourishing enterprise by compelling it to collaborate with competitors more…
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