Saturday, February 2, 2013

LAD # 27: Clayton Anti-Trust Act

Summary:
It is now illegal for any person or company to trade if that trade has price differentiations between different purchasers of the same commodities which each individual needs. This would prevent certain businesses from gaining monopolies over that industry. Within in this one can not have a difference in selling, transportation which would help boost the competition within the industry. It is also unlawful to engage in commerce if there by the use of selling any merchandise at a rate which blows up other competitors to lessen competition. Finally companies my not combine if it is going to create a monopoly. This applies to stocks and other capital. 


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