Despite several federal antitrust laws stretching back to the 1930’s, anticompetitive action including predatory pricing, illegal cartels and abuse of market positions still occurs and can have a serious negative impact on a business as well as the wider economy. In Antitrust Law: Know Your Market, users face a set of realistic characters and scenarios from all walks of life, some of whom may be trying to engage in anticompetitive practices. It is up to users to assess the risk of each situation and decide on the best course of action based on company procedures and the law.
Each of the three modules includes news stories relating to the topic, scenario based questions and opportunities to gain extra points by reading more on the topic.
The three modules are: