Why the Taylor Swift debacle could lead to renewed scrutiny of the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger

Dec 22 2022 by Business Insider

 
Taylor Swift performs at the 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards.

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Lawmakers and Swifties are calling for the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger to be reexamined. The Department of Justice was reportedly investigating the merger prior to the Eras Tour madness. One potential thing that the DOJ could consider in its investigation is monopsony power.

As the dust settles on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour ticket madness, some fans — and lawmakers — are still pushing for a systemic...

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