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Marxist analysis reveals incumbent firms' regulatory capture tactics

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A Marxist historiographical tradition from the 1970s and 1980s analyzed how established companies seek regulation during periods of industrial change. This strategy aims to stifle competitors and influence market conditions to their advantage. Furthermore, it serves to divert public attention and political will away from genuine regulatory action in the public interest. AI

IMPACT Provides a historical and theoretical framework for understanding how established companies might influence AI regulation.

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Marxist analysis reveals incumbent firms' regulatory capture tactics

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    There’s a whole intellectual tradition in the Marxist historiography from the 1970s and ‘80s analyzing incumbent firms tendency to ask to be regaled in times of

    There’s a whole intellectual tradition in the Marxist historiography from the 1970s and ‘80s analyzing incumbent firms tendency to ask to be regaled in times of industrial ferment, because when regulators are captured, it is a way to crowd out challengers, and to shape the market…

    LINKS rickperlstein.substack.com/…/why-ai-execs…

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