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Competition Law Overview and History by thephrasemakers is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Competition law aims to promote fair market competition and protect consumers from unfair business practices. It originated in the late 19th century as large trusts and monopolies emerged in industries like oil and railroads. A key turning point was the 1890 Sherman Antitrust Act in the US, which banned agreements that restrain trade. The EU later developed its own competition law framework through treaties promoting integration of the single market. Today, modern competition law systems seek to maximize co
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