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It can be illegal to use your market dominance in one area (search) to reinforce or create market dominance in other areas. As far as I know it's only illegal
by ma2rten 9y ago
It can be illegal to use your market dominance in one area (search) to reinforce or create market dominance in other areas.
As far as I know it's only illegal when there is harm to consumers. Antitrust laws are meant to protect consumers, not competitors.
- WillPostForFood 9y agoConsumers and competitor benefit are effectively intertwined. Consumers need healthy competitors to avoid being subject to monopolies, so antitrust laws protect competitors to benefit consumers.