Antitrust Act of 1914

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:61st_United_States_Congress
gptkbp:addresses anti-competitive conduct
market manipulation
price fixing
anti-competitive practices
anti-competitive mergers
collusion among competitors
gptkbp:aims_to small businesses
consumer interests
monopolistic practices
market efficiency
corporate monopolies
abuse of market power
gptkbp:allows exclusive dealing agreements
price discrimination
tying arrangements
interlocking directorates
government to sue for damages
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Clayton_Antitrust_Act
gptkbp:applies_to trade and commerce
business practices in the United States
gptkbp:effective_date October 15, 1914
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:encourages innovation
fair trade practices
responsible business practices
competition among firms
fair pricing strategies
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Police_Department
gptkb:Federal_Trade_Commission
gptkbp:established gptkb:Federal_Trade_Commission_Act
legal framework for antitrust enforcement
framework for antitrust investigations
legal standards for antitrust cases
gptkbp:historical_context post-Industrial Revolution America
gptkbp:historical_significance first federal law to address antitrust issues
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antitrust Act of 1914
gptkbp:impact business competition in the U. S.
gptkbp:influenced global antitrust policies
business regulations in other countries
subsequent antitrust enforcement actions
gptkbp:influenced_by progressive movement
public sentiment against monopolies
gptkbp:inspired subsequent antitrust laws
gptkbp:is_criticized_for vagueness in language
gptkbp:led_to increased antitrust litigation
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Robinson-Patman_Act
gptkb:Hart-Scott-Rodino_Antitrust_Improvements_Act
gptkbp:part_of U. S. antitrust law framework
gptkbp:promotes consumer welfare
gptkbp:provides penalties for violations
private right of action
remedies for antitrust violations
guidelines for mergers
framework for antitrust litigation
guidelines for competitive behavior
tools for antitrust regulators
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Sherman_Antitrust_Act
economic justice
consumer protection laws
trade regulations
gptkbp:requires reporting of mergers and acquisitions
disclosure of business practices
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Woodrow_Wilson
gptkbp:supports economic growth
business transparency
fair competition
market competition
economic diversity
economic fairness