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Antitrust laws are essential regulations designed to promote fair competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the marketplace. These laws protect consumers from unfair business practices such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, and anti-competitive mergers, ensuring a level playing field for all businesses. Major antitrust laws include the Sherman Act (1890), which prohibits monopolies
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Introduction to Antitrust Laws Ensuring Fair Competition in the Market Presented by:LDM Global
What are Antitrust Laws? Antitrust laws are regulations that promote fair competition and prevent monopolies. They protect consumers from price-fixing, bid-rigging, and anti-competitive mergers. Key objectives: • Prevent unfair market dominance. • Ensure a level playing field for businesses. • Encourage innovation and fair pricing.
Major Antitrust Laws & Agencies Key Antitrust Laws: • Sherman Act (1890): Prohibits monopolies and restrictive trade practices. • Clayton Act (1914): Prevents anti-competitive mergers and price discrimination. • Federal Trade Commission Act (1914): Establishes the FTC to enforce competition laws. Regulatory Agencies: • United States: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) & Department of Justice (DOJ). • European Union: European Commission (EC). • Other Regions: Competition Commission of India (CCI), UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), etc.
Why Antitrust Laws Matter? Protects Consumers: Prevents price-fixing and unfair pricing. Encourages Innovation: Ensures new businesses can compete fairly. Prevents Market Abuse: Restricts monopolistic and anti-competitive behavior. Promotes Economic Growth: Ensures a competitive marketplace for businesses.