antitrust analysis

Antitrust analysis examines business practices and market structures to ensure fair competition and prevent monopolies. It assesses whether companies are engaging in behavior that limits competition, like price-fixing or unfairly buying out competitors. The goal is to protect consumers by promoting choice, keeping prices reasonable, and encouraging innovation. Regulators, like the Federal Trade Commission in the U.S., investigate mergers and business conduct to maintain a healthy marketplace where no single company dominates unfairly, ultimately benefiting consumers and the economy.