Actually, it doesn't look like anything to do with DOJ settlement. This program is completely voluntary for publisher - they have to sign up for it explicitly,

Actually, it doesn't look like anything to do with DOJ settlement. This program is completely voluntary for publisher - they have to sign up for it explicitly, Amazon can't just force their hand. Also, it's the publisher who sets the price (from the limited set of 2.99, $1.99, $0.99, or free). Source: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1851331&highlight= http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=176060&p=irol-ne... Notice that the big US publishers are not yet mentioned as participating.