ArticleNBER

The Economics and Politics of Market Concentration

Thomas Philippon, 2019
https://www.nber.org/reporter/2019number4/economics-and-politics-market-concentration

This article presents data on structural shifts in U.S. markets over the past two decades, showing how rising concentration moves returns from labor to capital, reduces competition, and limits investment. It distinguishes “good” concentration, driven by efficiency and innovation, from “bad” concentration, driven by rent-seeking. These market changes also influence political trends and policymaking, highlighting the broader economic and governance implications of concentrated industries.

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