Clayton Act
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Meaning of Clayton Act
An amendment to the Sherman Anti- trust Act which was enacted into law in 1914. This legislation covers antitrust and unfair trade practices. 15 U.S.C. §§12- 27.
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Anti-Trust Acts, Monopoly, Oligopoly, Reciprocal Dealing, Restraint Of Trade.
Clayton Act in Global Commerce Policy
In this regard, clayton act is: a United States antitrust law first passed in 1914. The entries on trade policy are here. It seeks to prohibit a range of restrictive business practices and to arrest the creation of trusts, conspiracies, and monopolies in their incipiency and before consummation . The entries on trade policy are here. It also permits the imposition of treble damages. The Act in general applies to foreign trade, but some provisions are limited to interstate commerce. See also competition policy, Robinson-Patman Act, Sherman Act and Webb-Pomerene Act.[1]
Clayton Actin the wold Encyclopedia
For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.
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Notes and References
Dictionary of Trade Policy, "Clayton Act" entry (OAS)