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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Being Too Hard on Microsoft?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare the antitrust case against Microsoft with other historic antitrust cases. After exploring the notions of capitalism, monopolies and trusts, students examine the current case against Microsoft.
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Activity
US Department of Justice

Us Department of Justice: Antitrust Enforcement and the Consumer [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article outlines how the Antitrust Division of the Department Of Justice works for and protects the typical American consumer.
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eBook
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Competition Counts

For Students 9th - 10th
A PDF that explains the need for competition in the marketplace and how the FTC protects it.
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Antitrust: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview of the term "antitrust", with a specific emphasis on the Sherman Antitrust Act which passed in 1890.
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Website
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Sport Law Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the many aspects that can be covered with a sport law degree, For example, professional sports, amateur sports and international sports. It also goes into depth about each one.
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Activity
Other

Gongol.com: Clayton Anti Trust Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Brian Gongol has posted an excellent essay describing and analyzing the Clayton Anti-Trust Act.
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Activity
Other

Idea House: Clinton Administration Challenges Vertical Mergers

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from 1999 defining "vertical merger" which explains the difference between Clinton's treatment of such mergers as compared to George H.S. Bush and Ronald Reagan in their administrations.