Economic Policy Strategist & Writer; Co-Executive Director at Institute for Local Self-Reliance; Author of "Big-Box Swindle"
Stacy Mitchell Biography
Stacy Mitchell is a writer, strategist, and policy advocate whose work focuses on economic justice, democracy, and community resilience. Mitchell serves as co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, an organization that challenges neoliberal economic models and supports local, community-oriented initiatives, including municipal broadband, distributed solar power, community banks, family farms, and independent businesses. Her efforts center on dismantling concentrated corporate power and fostering thriving communities and a healthy democracy, contributing significantly to the anti-monopoly movement.
Mitchell is the author of "Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America's Independent Businesses," which was recognized by Booklist as a top business book. She also co-authored "Amazon's Stranglehold," a report noted by The New York Times for shaping critical perspectives on e-commerce. Additional reports by Mitchell include "Amazon's Monopoly Tollbooth" and "Monopoly Power and the Decline of Small Business." Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Nation, The Washington Post, and other publications, contributing to discussions on antitrust, small business, and corporate regulation.
Mitchell has testified before the United States House Judiciary Committee regarding the monopoly power of dominant tech platforms and has provided research that informed the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon. Her work has been cited by Congress and the FTC. She has also delivered a TEDx talk titled "Why We Can't Shop Our Way to a Better Economy."
Baron named Mitchell to its list of the top ten antitrust super influencers for her role in shaping federal policy and discourse. She has co-founded campaigns and coalitions such as Athena and Small Business Rising, and serves as chair of the American Independent Business Alliance. Through research, writing, and advocacy, Mitchell contributes to the national conversation on corporate power, economic fairness, and democracy.
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