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Marshall Steinbaum @econmarshall.bsky.social · 13h

I have a new piece in @lpeblog.bsky.social

“Anti-monopolism as an Ideology of the Left”

responding to @gabrielwinant.bsky.social’s “provocation.”

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 9h

Today, @econmarshall.bsky.social continues the discussion about Antitrust and Marxism, making both the radical and moderate case for anti-monopoly as an ideology of the left.

Anti-Monopolism as an Ideology of the Left

Some on the left dismiss anti-monopolism as a distraction from the core conflict between labor and capital. But this view misunderstands both history and strategy: antitrust has long been a tool for…

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Sandipto Dasgupta @sandipto.bsky.social · 9h

Everyone should read the excellent debate between @gabrielwinant.bsky.social and @econmarshall.bsky.social
on the politics of anti-monopoly. Worth adding here Charles Maier's acute observation about the history of anti-monopoly pol. in the US as a replacement for a broader critique of capitalism

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James Brandt @jamesbrandt.bsky.social · 9h

"collective action by small producers and consumers has been a crucial weapon in the anti-monopolist’s arsenal since the Luddites sought to protect their home production prerogative from the capitalists forcing them to deliver themselves and their children up on the factory floor."

LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 9h

Today, @econmarshall.bsky.social continues the discussion about Antitrust and Marxism, making both the radical and moderate case for anti-monopoly as an ideology of the left.

Anti-Monopolism as an Ideology of the Left

Some on the left dismiss anti-monopolism as a distraction from the core conflict between labor and capital. But this view misunderstands both history and strategy: antitrust has long been a tool for…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 9h

Today, @econmarshall.bsky.social continues the discussion about Antitrust and Marxism, making both the radical and moderate case for anti-monopoly as an ideology of the left.

Anti-Monopolism as an Ideology of the Left

Some on the left dismiss anti-monopolism as a distraction from the core conflict between labor and capital. But this view misunderstands both history and strategy: antitrust has long been a tool for…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

Week in review: @lookheron.bsky.social on neoliberalism and authoritarianism in higher ed, Beau Baumann on losing and regaining administrative legitimacy, and Matthew Dimick on the dreaded double distortion argument against predistribution.

Plus, the best of LPE from around the web! 🧵👇

Weekly Roundup: Oct 10

Luke Herrine on neoliberalism and authoritarianism in higher ed, Beau Baumann on losing and regaining administrative legitimacy, and Matthew Dimick on the dreaded double distortion argument against…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

And, finally, the good people at @peoplesparity.bsky.social have a new report, “No Kings: the Urgent Need for Court Reform,” which analyzes the outcomes of the 389 cases challenging Trump Administration actions filed in federal court between January 2025 and September 1, 2025.

No Kings: The Urgent Need for Court Reform - People's Parity Project

People’s Parity Project’s new report,“No Kings: the Urgent Need for Court Reform,” analyzes the outcomes of the 389 cases challenging Trump Administration

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

Apparently we’re not the only people thinking about socialism and antitrust? Over at the American Prospect, @ryanlcooper.com offers a Socialist Case for Antitrust.

The Socialist Case for Antitrust

Markets need regulating. Always have, always will.

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

At the eponymous Sanjukta Blog, @sanjukta.bsky.social has a new draft essay, Law & the Self-Coordinating Market Idea.

New essay: law & the self-coordinating market idea

Essay for the University of Chicago Law Review Symposium, held in April 2025, on “Law & Economics vs. Law & Political Economy: A Debate” (draft) Law & the scm idea uchi l re…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

Over at the @rooseveltinstitute.org, Rachel Funk Fordham has a new report on Citizens United and the Decline of US Democracy: Assessing the Decision’s Impact 15 Years Later.

Citizens United and the Decline of US Democracy: Assessing the Decision’s Impact 15 Years Later - Roosevelt Institute

In a new analysis, Rachel Funk Fordham examines the 15-year legacy of Citizens United, assessing its impact on democracy through new evidence and political science research and offering recommendation...

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

For insightful views on Trump’s Higher Ed Compact, check out:

@fishkin.bsky.social at balkinization: balkin.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

@genevievelakier.bsky.social at divided argument: blog.dividedargument.com/p/the-uncons...

And @himself.bsky.social in the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 Cool event alert: On Wed., Oct. 15th from 2:30-3:45pm, Rutgers LPE will host a conversation on “The Case for the Tenant Union,” featuring @taraghuveer.bsky.social and Greg Baltz. All are invited to join, either in person in Newark or over Zoom. Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Case for the Tenant Union with Tara Raghuveer of the Tenant Union Federation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the...

On Wed., Oct. 15th from 2:30-3:45pm, Rutgers Law and Political Economy will host a conversation between Tara Raghuveer, director of the Tenant Union Federation, and Prof. Greg Baltz, co-director of th...

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 4d

Week in review: @lookheron.bsky.social on neoliberalism and authoritarianism in higher ed, Beau Baumann on losing and regaining administrative legitimacy, and Matthew Dimick on the dreaded double distortion argument against predistribution.

Plus, the best of LPE from around the web! 🧵👇

Weekly Roundup: Oct 10

Luke Herrine on neoliberalism and authoritarianism in higher ed, Beau Baumann on losing and regaining administrative legitimacy, and Matthew Dimick on the dreaded double distortion argument against…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

Today, Matthew Dimick explains why one of the most famous arguments against addressing inequality through predistribution fails on its own terms.

After Neoliberalism: Predistribution and the Law and Economics of Income Inequality

Law and Economics scholars argue that if income redistribution is to happen at all, it should occur exclusively through the tax system, rather than through supposedly less efficient methods…

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Ben Gerstein @bwgerstein.bsky.social · 5d

Per the Trump playbook, Jews who do not adhere to fascist tendencies are categorized as "bad Jews" alongside the enemy "other." Investigating these Jewish orgs. also tracks the targeting of JVP featured prominently in the Heritage Foundation's Project Esther: lpeproject.org/blog/how-the...

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

Don't make us tap the sign:

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Sam Pizzigati @sgp.bsky.social · 7d

Just out from the @rooseveltinstitute.org: a new report on Big Money’s current — and enormous — impact on U.S. politics. #inequality #billionaires rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...

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Jacobin @jacobinmag.bsky.social · 5d

Mainstream economics argues that the tax system is the best tool for reducing economic inequality.

In fact, “predistributive” measures like minimum wages and collective bargaining can be equally or more effective.

We Can Use Predistribution to Fight Income Inequality

Mainstream economics argues that the tax system is the best tool for reducing economic inequality. In fact, “predistributive” measures like minimum wages and collective bargaining can be equally or more effective.

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James Brandt @jamesbrandt.bsky.social · 5d

By engaging with "legal areas where distribution matters most, such as the minimum wage, collective bargaining, antitrust, intellectual property, and housing regulation.... we discover unique, even idiosyncratic, reasons why legal rules can redistribute more cheaply than the tax system."

LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

Today, Matthew Dimick explains why one of the most famous arguments against addressing inequality through predistribution fails on its own terms.

After Neoliberalism: Predistribution and the Law and Economics of Income Inequality

Law and Economics scholars argue that if income redistribution is to happen at all, it should occur exclusively through the tax system, rather than through supposedly less efficient methods…

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

And if you enjoyed the piece, make sure to check out Matt's new book, *Ending Income Inequality A Critical Approach to the Law and Economics of Redistribution*

Ending Income Inequality

Cambridge Core - American Studies - Ending Income Inequality

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

This piece is being co-published with the fine folks at
@jacobinmag.bsky.social.

We Can Use Predistribution to Fight Income Inequality

Mainstream economics argues that the tax system is the best tool for reducing economic inequality. In fact, “predistributive” measures like minimum wages and collective bargaining can be equally or mo...

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LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 5d

Today, Matthew Dimick explains why one of the most famous arguments against addressing inequality through predistribution fails on its own terms.

After Neoliberalism: Predistribution and the Law and Economics of Income Inequality

Law and Economics scholars argue that if income redistribution is to happen at all, it should occur exclusively through the tax system, rather than through supposedly less efficient methods…

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Kate Jackson @katejackson.bsky.social · 6d

🧵I agree 100% with beau’s diagnosis

My worry is that we are making administration the load-bearing repository for re-establishing the legitimacy of government tout court.

Are we tilting at windmills? The orgs that were supposed to fulfill the promise of rule by the people are political parties.

LPE Blog @lpeblog.bsky.social · 7d

Today, Beau Baumann grapples with a fundamental challenge for the post-Trump era: to re-build state capacity requires a government that is seen as legitimate, yet it is precisely the erosion of administrative legitimacy that has enabled Trump to carry out his deconstructive agenda.

Rebuilding State Authority In A Post-Trump America

In the ruins of the administrative state after Trump, many on the left see an opportunity to design a New Deal-type reconstruction agenda. But building state capacity requires a government that is…

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Sam Bagenstos @sbagen.bsky.social · 7d

This piece by @beaubaumann.bsky.social is really good and focusing on all the right questions. lpeproject.org/blog/rebuild...

Rebuilding State Authority In A Post-Trump America

In the ruins of the administrative state after Trump, many on the left see an opportunity to design a New Deal-type reconstruction agenda. But building state capacity requires a government that is…

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Corinne Blalock @corinneblalock.bsky.social · 6d

ONE WEEK from today, we have a 🔥🔥 event on what it means to Make NYC Housing affordable with someone of the people leading the charge! Cea Weaver who led the charge on Housing Justice for All & advising the Mamdani campaign, Gianpaolo Baiocchi at the forefront of...

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Making NYC Affordable: Housing

Please join LPE NYC for the first session in our series on what it really means to make NYC affordable, October 15, 6-8pm at New York Communities for Change (470 Vanderbilt Ave. Brooklyn, NY) This…

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