Econometric analysis indicates that the effects of political uncertainty may be overstated, and that the weak economic situation is one of the causes, and not the consequence, of political gridlock, according to Goldman.

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Using traditional antitrust-like jurisprudence that incorporates rigorous economic analysis, the Commission would focus on specific allegations of consumer harm in the context of the particular marketplace situation.

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