Monopoly Power

Theory of Monopoly & Government Regulations

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by: Anthony Chan

There are a few government regulations that consisted of laws and agencies that have been set in place to control issues revolving around monopolistic powers. There was the Sherman Antitrust Act, The Clayton Antitrust Act, the Federal Trade Commission, the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Federal Power Commissions.

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

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INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION

(The Interstate Commerce Commission was a group of legal individuals who watched over commercial activities that were between different States. They were in charge of disputes and problems between transportation agencies such as railroad, buses, and trucking companies.)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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(Working to Censor)

The Federal Communications Commission was set in place to make sure we are receiving the best quality allowed and that the material being transmitted is safe and censored.  Their duty is to watch over all radio, television, and cable communications to make sure everything followed the guidelines that were set in place.

The Theory of Monopoly is that there will be no substitute for a product or service thus creating only one supplier to reap all the profits.  Having a Monopoly would ensure higher prices since the producers can sell at any price they choose so long as there is a demand for the product and a lack of competition in the market.

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Having a Monopoly is like having the world at the

palm of your hand.  You control all aspects of

operations.

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