Ganong Protest, 1937
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Students protest the release of Economics professor, Dr. Carey Ganong, from his position back in 1937.
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Item United States v. Google : A Game-Theoretical Analysis of Modern Antitrust Enforcement(2024-11-01) Bentley, Thomas; Cartwright, Julia R.In the digital era, technology giants have reshaped the global economy, but their unprecedented influence has raised critical concerns around monopolistic practices and market control. This paper explores the United States Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust case against Google, framing it within the broader context of U.S. antitrust law, and examines the implications of the DOJ's strategies through a game-theoretical model. The analysis highlights how historical antitrust precedents, such as the Sherman Act and landmark cases like Standard Oil and AT&T, inform current regulatory approaches toward Big Tech. With Google’s substantial market share in search and digital advertising, the DOJ’s lawsuit seeks to prevent monopolistic practices that allegedly stifle competition and consumer choice. This study applies an extended game-theoretical model to simulate strategic interactions among the DOJ, Google, and the judicial system, identifying negotiation as a theoretically optimal path for both sides. Yet, contrary to model predictions, the DOJ’s decision to pursue litigation reflects political motivations, the need for durable legal precedent, and the intention to influence both national and international regulatory standards. Through this case, the DOJ aims to achieve a broad-based regulatory impact, setting boundaries for market dominance that may apply across the tech industry. The outcomes of this case bear significant implications for future antitrust enforcement, the operational strategies of tech companies, and judicial standards for addressing monopolistic behavior in digital markets. This analysis underscores the strategic complexities of regulating Big Tech and the evolving relationship between government authority and corporate power in the digital age.Item Students Protest Ousting of Professor(Kalamazoo College, 1937-12-14) Acme NewspicturesStudents at Kalamazoo College protest the ousting of a popular professor, Dr. Carey Ganong, of the Economics department, and demand his reinstatement. The students refused to attend classes and marched through the campus with banners in December of 1937. They also held meetings, like the one pictured here. One sign in the picture reads "We Demand -- Reinstatement." The meeting took place in the lounge of the men's dormitory, Hoben Hall. Ultimately, the college president resigned but Dr. Ganong's contract was still not renewed.