Reference no: EM1367937
There are many significant antitrust cases in US. The most significant cases involve Company's such as Microsoft, AT&T, Standard Oil, and Major League Baseball. A professor at St. Olaf College and established a website that is a good resource for a list of antitrust cases:
The Antitrust Case Browser
Take a few moments to visit this website. You can also see a summary of the key antitrust statutes (Sherman Act (1890), Clayton Act (1914), and FTC Act (1914) on the site. Since this website was last updated in 2004, some of the more recent cases are not listed. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) also maintains a list of antitrust case filings:
DOJ Antitrust Case Filings
For this SLP assignment, white a 2-3 page essay on the following questions:
1. Pick an antitrust case that interests you. You can use the above two links or do your own research on some other prominent cases. Describe the case and explain how the firm violated U.S. antitrust law.
2. Do you agree with the decision? Why or why not?
3. Do the think the government should play an active role in keeping markets competitive? Why or why not?
SLP Assignment Expectations:
Use concepts from the modular background readings as well as any good quality resources you can find from the cyberlibrary or other internet search engines. Please be sure to cite all sources within the text and a reference list at the end of the paper
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