Talk:Clayton Antitrust Act
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As the first paragraph says, the Sherman act had major loopholes, and isn't very specific. For example, with respect to monopolists, the Sherman act prohibited only unlawful maintenance or acquisition of monopoly; Mergers were legal, so, the Sherman act didn't prevent a merger that would create a monopolist. The Clayton act provides a prophylactic against that. I will provide some information on the legislative history when I have more time. Non_Curat_Lex 13 November 2006 thanks!
