Matt Stoller
Antitrust researcher, policy advocate, and author of "Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy," a sweeping history of corporate concentration in America. Stoller is a fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project and writes BIG, one of Substack's most-read economics newsletters, which documents how monopoly power shapes prices, innovation, and political influence across industries from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to media. His work has influenced the revival of antitrust enforcement under the Biden administration and he is widely regarded as one of the most important voices on corporate power and market structure in American policy debate.
Known for
- Authored 'Goliath: The 100-Year War Between Monopoly Power and Democracy' (2019)
- His BIG newsletter on Substack is one of the most-read economics publications covering antitrust and corporate concentration
- Work credited with influencing the Biden administration's revival of antitrust enforcement
- Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, advocating for stricter monopoly regulation across industries from agriculture to pharma
Recent posts
Why Political Moderates Are Losing
Aug 26, 2026
Monopoly Round-Up: Living in an Age of Cheating Means Having Your Time Stolen Constantly
Aug 24, 2026
Monopoly Round-Up: What Happens When Oligarchs Stop Being Polite
Aug 17, 2026
The Secret Society of Nerds Who Control Congress and Ruin Our Health Care
Aug 12, 2026
Monopoly Round-Up: A Judge Condemns Facebook for Enabling Mass Sexual Exploitation of Kids
Aug 10, 2026
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