Competition benefits consumers by keeping prices low and the quality of goods and services high.
These tasks often involve the analysis of complex business practices and economic issues. In pursuing its work, the FTC can file cases in both federal court and a special administrative forum. The booklet explains how antitrust laws can be violated, answers frequently asked questions about potential violations, describes how you can help keep markets competitive, and tells where to find more information about the antitrust laws. The FTC also has available other publications that explain its numerous consumer protection activities. Antitrust laws .