http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/reports/250908.htm
Reports on the outcome of a February 2008 workshop on technical assistance programs that help foreign countries develop their laws and policies on competition and consumer protection. Describes five themes to guide agency technical assistance activities in the future. From the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission.
http://cop.senate.gov/documents/cop-090909-report.pdf
Examines the financial crisis confronting the automobile manufacturers, the government decision to provide financing assistance, the tougher terms imposed on the auto companies compared to the financial companies receiving federal help, the conflicts of interest when the government becomes a primary shareholder in a private company, and the exit strategy. Concludes that the government is unlikely to recover the full portion of its investment in Chrysler and General Motors. From the Congressional Oversight Panel.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2009/06/P062105authorizedgenericsreport.pdf
Presents the first set of results from a study of the effects of authorized generic drugs on competition in the prescription drug marketplace. The initial analysis suggests that consumers benefit and the healthcare system saves money during the 180 day exclusivity period when an authorized generic enters the market. From the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2009/06/P083901biologicsreport.pdf
Examines whether to create a legal process, like the Hatch-Waxman Act, to encourage competiton between follow-on biologic drugs and expensive pioneer biologic drugs to bring about reduced prices, and whether such a process would be comparable to competition between brand name and generic chemicially synthesized drug products. From the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/eag/244098.htm
A discussion paper which explores issues related to antitrust policy and regulation. This paper examines proposed mergers where one party to the merger is in financial distress and how best to balance issues of efficiency benefits versus the potential anti-competitive effects. From the Justice Department.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2009/02/0902mergerefficiencies.pdf
Reviews how federal regulators have treated claims of efficiencies related to business mergers over a ten year period involving 186 proposed mergers. From the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.ftc.gov/os/2008/12/081201hsrmergerdata.pdf
To promote transparency in corporate merger enforcement, this agency report reviews 384 merger investigations conducted during 1996-2007. Provides 10 tables of relevant data by market sector. Updates a January 2007 report. From the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/reports/239284.pdf
Summarizes the reports presented at a November 2007 symposium on competition among providers of video programming, local telephone service, and broadband services. Also discusses antitrust enforcement activities and competition advocacy. From the Department of Justice.
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/reports/236681.pdf
Expresses the view of the Justice Department on when single firm conduct harms the competitive process through harmful exclusionary or predatory conduct. Also covers the distinction between market power and monopoly power, price predation and discrimination, exclusive deals and bundled discounts, and remedies. Concludes with an international perspective. From the U.S. Department of Justice.
http://www.ftc.gov/bc/antitrust/index.shtm
Covers the antitrust laws, the enforcement authorities, competitors and the supply chain, single firm conduct, mergers, and price discrimination violations. From the Federal Trade Commission.
http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/press_releases/2008/233605.htm
News release about terms of settlement between Justice Department and National Association of Realtors where realtors agreed to cease using such anti-competitive practices as withholding multiple service listings from Internet-based brokers. From the Justice Department
