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The Trust Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jeremiah Whipple Jenks

 
9780265423936: The Trust Problem (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding how the federal response to trusts shaped American business

The book traces the Sherman Anti‑Trust Act and later reforms, showing how lawmakers, courts, and agencies tried to curb monopolies and promote competition.

This edition explains the evolution of federal trust legislation from the 1890s through the 1910s, including the roles of the Department of Commerce and Labor, the Bureau of Corporations, and the move toward the Federal Trade Commission. It connects legal text to real-world debates about markets, power, and public policy.
  • How the Sherman Act defined offenses and penalties for restraining trade.
  • Why early trust laws prompted calls for information, enforcement, and administrative help.
  • How later acts expanded powers, coverage, and remedies to protect competition.
  • Key historical arguments from political platforms and reformers about tackling monopolies.
Ideal for readers of economic history and policy who want a clear view of how federal law aimed to check big business and foster fair competition.

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