Thomas Stratmann

Thomas Stratmann is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center and professor of law and economics at George Mason University.

Feb 24, 2026

The End of the Federal Government's Debit Card 'Inflation' Scapegoating

This week, the Trump administration appointed a new antitrust chief, Omeed Assefi. While cable news talking heads continue to obsess over the theatrics of...