9781330139431 - The Federal Trade Commission: And the Regulation of Business Under the Federal Trade Commission and Clayton Laws (Classic Reprint) de Butler, Rush C. (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the landmark legislation passed in 1914 concerning monopolies and restraints of competition in the United States. It explores the Federal Trade Commission Law and the Clayton Act, two pieces of legislation designed to curb the unchecked growth of trusts and ensure fair business practices. The author delves into the historical context of the Sherman Anti-trust Act, highlighting the reasons for the need for additional legislation and how the new laws addressed the shortcomings of their predecessor. The book examines the specifics of each new law, detailing the types of practices deemed illegal, including price discrimination, tying contracts, stock ownership, and interlocking directorates. It also elucidates the different roles of the Federal Trade Commission, Interstate Commerce Commission, and Federal Reserve Board in enforcing these laws. The book concludes with a discussion of potential weaknesses in the legislation, offering insights into how the laws might be amended in the future to further ensure fair competition and protect the interests of the public. This work provides a valuable historical account and insightful analysis of legislation that continues to shape the regulatory landscape of business in America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.