ANTITRUST LEGISLATION: A TIME FOR REFLECTION, REVIEW, AND REVISION

Abstract

Antitrust legislation in the United States was originally enacted in 1890. This legislation and subsequent amendments established the historic precedent of government controlling the power of business by limiting its influence over markets. This paper reflects on why this unique set of laws was originally enacted, reviews these laws in the United States compared to other global competitors, and recommends revisions in the present legislation to more accurately reflect the competitive arena that United States based companies face in the global economy.

Citation

Harvey, M.G., Lusch, R.F. and Cavarkapa, B. (1995), "ANTITRUST LEGISLATION: A TIME FOR REFLECTION, REVIEW, AND REVISION", Competitiveness Review, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 3-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046317