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It eliminated monopolies in Cable Television and telephone companies, opening fields traditionally regulated as public utilities to competition
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What is the purpose of competition?
To act as a regulating force in the marketplace
What is in 1980 the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act loosened many governmental controls including the elimination of interest-rate?
ceilings on savings and time deposits.
What piece of legislation outlawed unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts and practices?
Federal Trade Commission Act
How did government try to control big businesses?
the sherman antitrust act (1890) was supposed to stop businesses from using trust to destroy competition.
Which act made it illegal to buy up companies in the same industry to gain a competitive advantage?
The act that made it illegal to buy up companies in the same industry to gain a competitive advantage is the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914. This legislation aimed to prevent anti-competitive practices and monopolistic behavior, particularly focusing on mergers and acquisitions that could substantially lessen competition. It built upon earlier antitrust laws, such as the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, by addressing specific practices that could harm market competition.
What law introduced the v-chip?
The Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1996 contianed provisions for the v-chip
What Regulates obscenity in telecommunications?
The Telecomunication Act of 1996 regulates obscenities. However, in interpersonal communication, obscenity is fine and not governed under the act.
Why was the Airline Deregulation Act created?
To increase competition, enhance passenger service, and reduce commercial airline fares.
What did Telecommunications act do?
The telecommunications act opened the doors for a new economic movement. It allowed companies to enter the telecommunications market and compete which allowed for new companies and technologies to emerge in the name of competition. Before, the market was monopolized by The Bell Companies/AT&T.
What did congress authorize in 1996?
In 1996, Congress authorized the Telecommunications Act, which aimed to deregulate the telecommunications industry and promote competition among service providers. This landmark legislation was the first major overhaul of telecommunications law in over 60 years, addressing issues such as cable television, internet access, and local telephone service. It sought to encourage innovation and investment while reducing barriers to entry for new competitors in the market.
A federal court struck down key parts of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 because?
violated first ammendment
Is the Reed Bullwinkle Act an act of deregulation?
Yes, the Reed Bullwinkle Act, enacted in 1935, is considered an act of deregulation as it aimed to eliminate certain restrictions on agricultural marketing and pricing. Specifically, it sought to reduce government controls that had been established during the Great Depression, allowing for more flexibility and competition in the agricultural sector. By promoting voluntary marketing agreements and cooperative associations, it aimed to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
When was the Telecommunications Equipment Research and Manufacturing Act passed?
The Telecommunications Equipment Research and Manufacturing Act was passed in 1991
What is DIDMCA?
It stands for the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act
What were some of the industries that were deregulated in the last half of the 20th century?
including the airlines (Airline Deregulation Act of 1978), natural gas (Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978), trucking (Motor Carrier Act of 1980), and banking (Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980).
How did the Electricity Deregulation and Blackout Prevention Act Initiative of 2004 restore the concept of customer service by the utility companies?
by eliminating deregulation legislation that had been passed in 2001. That deregulation resulted in the 2001 energy crisis and left many Californians without electric service
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act affect telecommunications?
Telecommunications. Telecommunication companies must have a telephone relay service for individuals who use telecommunications devices for the deaf (TTYs) or similar devices.
