'Anti-monopoly policy' in H Mercer et al (eds), Labour Governments and Private Industry. The experience of 1945-1951

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Author(s) Mercer, Helen
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1992
Pages pp55-73
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Place Published Edinburgh

Topics:

Name Competition, collusion, monopoly & cartels inc competition policy & regulation
Name Government & business & industry policy

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Deals with the proclaimed 1945 intent of the government to prohibit anti-social restrictive practices to find that the 'actual policy record was very weak'. Considers the setting up of the Monopolies & Restrictive Practices Commission and its early impact. Sections include 'Labour, cartels, monopoly and competition'; 'Private sector's reaction to anti-cartel policy'; 'Restrictive practices as an example of Labour's policies for the private sector'; 'Competition'; 'Government policy'