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Lina Khan Targets Amazon’s E-commerce Monopoly in Lawsuit

by Ayushi
September 28, 2023
in WORLD
The government’s antitrust lawsuit is a more streamlined complaint that leaves out some allegations from the FTC chair’s famous law-school paper.
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Lina Khan, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a prominent figure in the world of antitrust enforcement, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, marking another significant step in the ongoing scrutiny of big tech companies. Khan, known for her prior critique of Amazon’s practices, has accused the e-commerce giant of abusing its monopoly power in the online retail market.

 

Khan’s legal criticism of Amazon initially gained attention in 2017 when she was a law student at Yale, and the company was rapidly expanding its reach in the retail sector. In her academic paper, Khan accused Amazon of engaging in predatory pricing strategies, where it lowered prices to a level where competitors couldn’t compete, thus hurting consumers. However, she acknowledged that predatory pricing was almost obsolete as a legal theory due to high legal barriers.

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Fast forward to 2023, and the FTC’s lawsuit presents a different perspective. Instead of accusing Amazon of harming consumers with low prices, the lawsuit asserts that Amazon has hurt consumers by imposing higher prices, mainly through punitive measures against marketplace sellers who offer lower discounts elsewhere. Additionally, it claims that Amazon benefits from its monopoly by mandating sellers to use its fulfillment services.

 

This change in focus has led to discussions about the evolution of antitrust enforcement, with experts highlighting the complexity of antitrust theory and practice. While Khan’s 2017 paper criticized Amazon for aggressive discounting to gain a monopoly, the company later shifted to raising prices after establishing market dominance. This shift aligns with the most common theory of antitrust harm, which centers on consumer harm, often through higher prices or reduced quality.

 

The FTC’s lawsuit further claims that Amazon’s advertising practices have contributed to its violations. Amazon’s shopping results pages are described as “cluttered with advertisements,” making it challenging for consumers to find the products they want. Additionally, it suggests that Amazon’s advertising creates a pay-to-play system for sellers who must pay for better search placements through advertising.

 

Amazon has strongly contested the FTC’s claims, arguing that they are baseless and would force the company to raise prices or offer worse service to consumers. The company has emphasized its role in helping marketplace sellers offer competitive prices.

 

It’s worth noting that the FTC’s complaint does not address certain practices that Lina Khan criticized in her 2017 paper, such as Amazon’s alleged use of third-party seller data to create competing products. Transforming these claims into antitrust violations presents legal challenges.

 

Overall, Lina Khan’s lawsuit against Amazon reflects the evolving landscape of antitrust enforcement, especially in the digital age where online platforms act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. While the outcome of this legal battle remains uncertain, it underscores the broader debate about the power and practices of tech giants in the digital economy.

Tags: AmazonAntitrustE-commerceFTClawsuitLina KhanMonopolyPredatory Pricing
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