Executive Primer Clarifies Murky Law Antitrust policy is once again in the headlines. The U.S. Justice Department has decided that Microsoft's tactics violate the law. The Federal Trade Commission is looking into Intel's behavior.
Several mergers are up for review by antitrust and regulatory authorities.
A Primer comes just in time for executives who want to avoid becoming defendants in antitrust litigation. Business executives must decide on effective courses of competitive action that do not violate these laws or they will face jail terms, hundred-million dollar penalties, and astronomical litigation expenses. The Antitrust Laws is a practical guide for business executives on how to compete strategically in the global marketplace while complying with a complex body of antitrust regulations. Shenefield and Stelzer describe the institutional setting in which these laws are applied and provide updated information about enforcement regimes at the international, state, and private levels. They explore the origins and objectives of major antitrust policies and explain the Sherman, Clayton, and Federal Trade Commission Acts.