Antitrust regulations

Definition

Antitrust regulations are government policies and laws that aim to prevent the formation of monopolies, promote competition, and protect consumers. These regulations are implemented to ensure fair business practices and maintain a competitive marketplace.

Related terms

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): An independent agency created in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws and protect consumers from deceptive or unfair business practices.

Price fixing: An illegal practice where competing companies agree to set prices at a certain level, eliminating competition.

Merger: The combination of two or more companies into a single entity, which can be subject to scrutiny by antitrust regulators if it leads to reduced competition.