The book challenges how we think about price in markets and trust policy, offering a clear, historical critique.
It argues that the standard idea of fair prices comes from a belief in free competition, but it shows that real-world pricing depends on a balance between competition and unity of action. The author questions long‑standing trust policy and explains how the “natural laws of competition” might not exist as commonly believed.
Placing price theory under review, the work traces how competition, monopoly, and regulatory ideas shape profits and consumer welfare. It blends legal context with economic argument to test whether current remedies truly protect the public and allow fair prices.
- Definitions of competitive and monopoly price and how each is supposed to work
- How competition can both restrain and enable fair pricing in different industries
- Critique of the idea that “natural laws of competition” exist or can be relied on alone
- Discussion of trust policy and what a fair, practical approach might look like for business and consumers
Ideal for readers interested in economic theory, public policy, and the trust debate of the early 20th century.