The Antitrust Paradox: A Policy at War With Itself

The Antitrust Paradox: A Policy at War With Itself
ISBN-10
1736089714
ISBN-13
9781736089712
Pages
536
Language
English
Published
2021-02-22
Author
Robert Bork

Description

The most important book on antitrust ever written. It shows how antitrust suits adversely affect the consumer by encouraging a costly form of protection for inefficient and uncompetitive small businesses.

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