Northwood Professor Examines Shifts in Federal Antitrust Enforcement

When does government oversight protect competition—and when does it interfere with the market forces that make competition possible?

In a new essay published by The Washington Times, Northwood University economics professor Dr. Alex Tokarev examines the Trump administration’s shift toward resolving antitrust cases through negotiated settlements rather than lengthy courtroom battles.

Professor Tokarev contrasts this approach with the Biden administration’s more aggressive enforcement strategy and explains why the debate extends beyond individual companies or mergers. At stake, he argues, are broader questions about free enterprise, regulatory authority and the constitutional limits placed on government power.

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https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jul/15/trumps-antitrust-division-cleaning-biden-damage/