The antitrust laws implemented by the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries required an increase in government spending. This increase is funded by taxes and pays for _____.(1 point)

Responses

the cost of responding to investigations involving violations of antitrust law
the cost of responding to investigations involving violations of antitrust law

the cost of higher prices in the competitive environment promoted by antitrust law
the cost of higher prices in the competitive environment promoted by antitrust law

the cost of maintaining the Federal Trade Commission
the cost of maintaining the Federal Trade Commission

the cost of lawsuits brought against consumers for violating antitrust law