Antitrust Chronicle® – Moats & Entrenchment
November 2024, Volume 1
Dear Readers, The notion of a competitive “moat” (perhaps most famously popularized by investor Warren Buffett), can be understood as a protective barrier that gives a company a durable competitive advantage in its industry. The concept of a “moat” is therefore highly relevant to antitrust analysis, because it can help...
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