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Louis Brandeis - Founding Father of Modern-Day Antitrust?

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  • Manuel W?rsd?rfer

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The recent ?big tech and antitrust? discourse in the U.S. and abroad is primarily dominated by references to Louis D. Brandeis and the so-called New Brandeis move- ment, also known as ?hipster antitrust.? While it is laudable that many researchers - and politicians - acknowledge and recognize the work of Brandeis, it is also a missed opportunity to refer to him en passant and not investigate his socio-political philos- ophy in more depth. This paper attempts to fill this gap in the academic literature and evaluate Brandeis? achievements and (theoretical) shortcomings from a history of economic and legal thought perspective. It does so by taking a closer look at the life and work of Brandeis and analyzing his socio-economic and legal philosophy. Furthermore, the paper addresses the question of which lessons can be drawn from his work and how it could inspire today?s political discourse(s).

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  • Manuel W?rsd?rfer, 2023. "Louis Brandeis - Founding Father of Modern-Day Antitrust?," HISTORY OF ECONOMIC THOUGHT AND POLICY, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2023(1), pages 5-43.
    • Handle: RePEc:fan:spespe:v:html10.3280/spe2023-001001
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    • B3 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals
    • K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
    • P0 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - General

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