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US Government in Action: The Trust Issue

2000
If you're like most of the public, you know very little about something that has an unimaginable impact on businesses, the economy, and the nation as a whole. This issue affects the entire workforce, from owners to management to employees antitrust policy. Did you know that there is such a thing as a legal monopoly? Or did you know that the policy on antitrust may be relatively soft or harsh, depending on the administration? Or that even the policy makers themselves still argue over what was meant by their own policies on antitrust. In America, the best citizen is the informed citizen! This site reviews the history of antitrust law in the United States. It also contains a large case study of Microsoft, the hottest antitrust case in the country today. Also, as you explore the site, there are short quizzes to refresh what you just read, as well a section called You be the Judge, where you can offer your own judgment on past antitrust cases. Lastly, there are several forums where you can post your thoughts on antitrust issues.