An economist testifying for Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday said antitrust sanctions sought by nine states were unjustified, over-regulatory and would help Microsoft's competitors rather than consumers. University of Chicago professor Kevin Murphy said the proposed settlement reached between Microsoft and the U.S. Justice Department even went too far in places but on balance reflected the interests of consumers.
"In contrast, I see essentially nothing to support in the non-settling states' proposal, and much to oppose," Murphy told U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in written testimony.
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