HKS Affiliated Authors

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Jason Furman
Frank and Denie Weil Director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
Aetna Professor of the Practice of Economic Policy

Additional Authors:

  • Debora Spar

Excerpt

April 10, 2025, Video: "In this inaugural HBS Institute for Business in Global Society debate, four distinguished experts tackle a crucial question: Is Big Tech too big? Jonathan Kanter and Timothy Wu argue in favor, while Jason Furman and Gary Cohn argue against. The 90-minute debate, moderated by Debora Spar, explores monopoly power, innovation incentives, political influence, and the unique dangers of information technology concentration. Featuring compelling arguments on both sides, the audience votes reveal a meaningful shift in opinion, demonstrating the power of civil discourse on complex societal issues."