The answer is true the anti trust act was the first Federal Statute to limit cartels and monopolies.
. . . are known as Anti-Trust laws.
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Antitrust ~ adj. Opposing or intended to regulate business monopolies, such as trusts or cartels, especially in the interest of promoting competition: antitrustlegislation, antitrust laws
Sherman antitrust act
forming monopolies by buying out competitors
Trusts and cartels were designed to avoid regulations and act as monopolies.
The Sherman Antitrust Act was passed by Congress in 1890 to prohibit monopolies and trusts, and to promote fair competition in business.
The Sherman Antitrust Act(not to be confused with The Sherman Antirust Act, which is something Sherman does to keep his outdoor furniture from corroding)
They tried to reform it by passing laws that outlawed monopolies and trusts.
The Sherman Antitrust Act sought to break up monopolies. This act is enforced when any one type of business is trying to hold the power over their entire industry.
Financial objectives are created to guide managers with their financial decisions. By comparing their decisions to the financial goals of the organizations, the manager can determine whether they are on the right track.
it destroyed some illegal trusts (monopolies), but it didn't do that much to stop the ever growing number of monpolies and trusts.
44 with the Sherman Antitrust Act Source: squaredeal.com
Anti trust laws keep the consumer safe from unfair business practices such as price setting and monopolies. It keeps the produce honest and providing good business while these laws cannot always break up monopolies they can if proved in court.