VPA
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VPA Report: Price Gouging Captive Customers at Airports, Stadiums, and Hospitals Is Illegal Under Existing Law
Report from VPA's Brian Shearer shows how price gouging captive customers is illegal under existing "unfair acts or practices" statues Read MoreNov. 5, 2025
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The hidden way using a rewards card can cost you more
In the middle of an affordability crisis, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator’s (VPA) Brian Shearer continues to explore ways policymakers and law enforcers can take meaningful and rapid action to bring down prices for working families. In a new report, Shearer illustrates that price gouging captive customers in places like… Read MoreOct. 19, 2025
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Ganesh Sitaraman Testifies Before U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Sitaraman discussed where Congress could act to fix flying before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Read MoreOct. 16, 2025
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New VPA Analysis Outlines Solutions to Fix Lack of Competition and Security Risks in the Cloud Computing Market
A new report by VPA's Asad Ramzanali offers a detailed legislative roadmap for creating a competitive and secure cloud computing market. Read MoreSep. 23, 2025
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The Myths of the DoD’s “Last Supper” – New VPA Paper Analyzes Defense Procurement Today
New paper from Margaret Mullins, Director of Public Options and Governance at Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator, on the challenges facing defense procurement Read MoreSep. 16, 2025
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Big Tech pushes for 10-year ban on US states regulating AI
In the middle of an affordability crisis, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator’s (VPA) Brian Shearer continues to explore ways policymakers and law enforcers can take meaningful and rapid action to bring down prices for working families. In a new report, Shearer illustrates that price gouging captive customers in places like… Read MoreJun. 18, 2025
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Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Expands Leadership Team, Welcomes Senior Fellows and Advisory Committee Members
Two years after its launch, the VPA is rapidly establishing itself as a national hub for cutting-edge economic policy research and innovation Read MoreMay. 28, 2025
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VPA Releases New Paper on the Global Rise of Public Artificial Intelligence
Public efforts to shape markets are already central to the future of AI, and stakes are high in choosing between these public AI strategies Read MoreMay. 8, 2025
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Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Hosts Jonathan Kanter
Head of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division discussed the role of antitrust law at Bluebird Cafe and Vanderbilt Law School Read MoreNov. 19, 2024
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FTC Chair Commends Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator Initiative for Research on Policies to Help Govern AI
Third Annual Networks, Platforms & Utilities conference commended by FTC Chair Lina Khan for its impact on her work with the agency Read MoreJul. 31, 2024