The Trust Problem (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How should a nation handle growing trust power and rising prices? This book explains the choices between regulation, prohibition, or staying with free markets.

It surveys the policy debate on industrial combinations like trusts and pools, explains terms, and traces what Congress did in 1914 to curb unfair practices. The text discusses the goals, the legal framework, and how new agencies and laws aim to protect competition while considering practical enforcement.

• Clear definitions of unfair competitive methods and how they are judged


• How federal acts define and enforce regulations on price discrimination and restraints


• How the new trade commission helps investigate and restrain violations


• What these laws mean for markets, businesses, and consumers

Ideal for readers interested in the origins of U.S. trust legislation and how government policy shapes competition today.

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