The recent ruling by a federal district judge to label Google's search engine as an "illegal monopoly" is considered a bureaucratic overreach that threatens free enterprise.
Competition policy should focus on prioritizing consumers and innovation rather than punishing companies for their size, which can be detrimental to those who benefit from their services.
Judge Amit Mehta noted that Google has been the "best search engine," yet concluded anti-competitive behavior based solely on the company’s success, lacking evidence of exclusionary conduct.
Dismantling a successful company due to a belief that "big is inherently bad" reflects an outdated mindset and risks stifling innovation and consumer choice.
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