Question

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

the cost of lawsuits brought against consumers for violating antitrust law
the cost of lawsuits brought against consumers for violating antitrust law

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

1 answer

The correct response is:

the cost of maintaining the Federal Trade Commission

This is because the enforcement and administration of antitrust laws are typically managed by agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which requires funding that comes from government spending.