Washington has many agencies with specialized jurisdiction over particular markets or issues. Competition is important and desirable in all of these markets. Economic theory, backed by numerous studies, predicts that increased competition and the ensuing market forces work best for meeting consumer needs. Regulatory agencies differ, however, in the extent...

Seemingly arcane questions of jurisdiction have emerged as a massive problem in antitrust law. After settling with U.S. state and federal authorities over antitrust allegations, Microsoft was again the target on March 24 when the European Commission fined the company $613 million for monopolistic practices. Just a month later, in...

Thisstudy of the appropriate regulatory principles to apply to business communication with consumers focuses on the Federal Trade Commission as the primary federal regulator.