The FTC is suing Microsoft to block its Activision Blizzard purchase

The FTC has filed a legal challenge to try and block Microsoft’s plan to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, according to a press release from the regulator.

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Discussion Questions:

1. What is competition?
2. Why do you think Microsoft is interested in buying Activision Blizzard?
3. What is a monopoly?
4. How do monopolies impact consumers?
5. Are monopolies legal?
6. Who is the FTC?
7. What does the FTC do?
8. Why is the FTC suing Microsoft?
9. How has Microsoft responded?
10. How do you think Microsoft’s attempted acquisition of Activision Blizzard would impact consumers in the long run? Be prepared to discuss your answers in class.