This book analyzes the effects of antidumping and countervailing duty cases initiated from 1990 to 1997 that ended in withdrawn petitions without a suspension agreement or voluntary export restraint. Monthly import data are used to estimate the price and quantity effects of the withdrawn cases. The effects of the petition being withdrawn do not support the accepted wisdom that withdrawn petitions are a signal of collusion. However, a few of the cases show changes in price and quantities consistent with collusion. This is an important issue, since out-of-court settlements of unfair trade cases...
This book analyzes the effects of antidumping and countervailing duty cases initiated from 1990 to 1997 that ended in withdrawn petitions without a su...
This Report documents the current state of marketing in the areas addressed in the Commission's previous reports. It includes a review of marketing documents from industry members; the results of ongoing Commission monitoring of television, print, and Internet advertising; and comments from third parties regarding the rating and labeling systems. In addition, it reports on a Commission-sponsored telephone survey of parents and children regarding their familiarity with and use of the video game rating system. It also provides the results of an undercover "mystery" shopper survey conducted in...
This Report documents the current state of marketing in the areas addressed in the Commission's previous reports. It includes a review of marketing do...
In the online marketplace, consumers can transact business without the constraints of time or distance. One can log on to the Internet day or night and purchase almost anything one desires, and advances in mobile technology allow advertisers to reach consumers nearly anywhere they go. But cyberspace is not without boundaries, and deception is unlawful no matter what the medium. The FTC has enforced and will continue enforcing its consumer protection laws to ensure that products and services are described truthfully online, and that consumers understand what they are paying for. These...
In the online marketplace, consumers can transact business without the constraints of time or distance. One can log on to the Internet day or night an...
This Guide, prepared by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is intended to assist attorneys counseling identity theft victims. It explains: common types of identity theft the impact of identity theft on clients the tools available for restoring victims to their pre-crime status. Specifically, the Guide highlights the rights and remedies available to identity theft victims under federal laws, most notably: the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA). It also includes information...
This Guide, prepared by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), is intended to assist attorneys counseling identity theft victims. It explains: common typ...
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. It is a serious crime that can wreak havoc with your finances, credit history, and reputation - and it can take time, money, and patience to resolve. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, prepared this guide to help you repair the damage that identity theft can cause, and reduce the risk of identity theft happening to you. If you suspect that someone has stolen your identity, acting quickly is the best way to limit the damage. Setting things straight...
Identity theft happens when someone steals your personal information and uses it without your permission. It is a serious crime that can wreak havoc w...
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly. What kind of funeral should it be? What funeral provider should you use? What are you legally required to buy? Should you bury or cremate the body, or donate it to science? What are the choices for a green funeral and burial? What other arrangements should you plan? How much is it all going to cost? Each year, people grapple with these and many other questions as they spend billions of dollars arranging funerals for family members and...
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends often are confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made...
