Policy Forum 

# Big Airlines, Small Airlines, Big Government: Who’s Preying on Whom? 

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Date and Time 

June 28, 1999 12 - 1 PM EDT 

Location 

Hayek Auditorium 

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##### Featuring 

Features **John R. Lott Jr.**, author of *Are Predatory Commitments Credible?*; **James H. Burnley IV**, former secretary of transportation; **Mark Kahan**, CEO of Spirit Airlines; and **William E. Kovacic** of George Washington University. 

The Justice Department’s investigation of American Airlines for allegedly slashing fares to snuff out competition was the topic of discussion at a Cato Policy Forum, “Big Airlines, Small Airlines, Big Government: Who’s Preying on Whom?” John R. Lott Jr., author of *Are Predatory Commitments Credible?* argued that vigorous competition shouldn’t be mistaken for predation. James H. Burnley IV, former secretary of transportation; Mark Kahan, CEO of Spirit Airlines; and William E. Kovacic of George Washington University debated whether the suit against American Airlines is good for the industry.

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