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Policy
The Commission works to advance government policies that promote competition and protect consumers. Economic Liberty Advocacy Comments Amicus Briefs Congressional Testimony Workshops and Public Forums...
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Technology Blog
It’s time for a FTC Blockchain Working Group
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Today, the FTC announced a lawsuit against four individuals alleging that they have promoted one or more fraudulent “chain referral schemes.” Such schemes are not new – in fact, the FTC has brought...
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It’s on like PrivacyCon
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Right now DC is the place to be for people interested in the latest on consumer privacy and data security. The FTC’s third PrivacyCon begins at 9:15 ET on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, with opening...
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How the FTC keeps up on technology
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Because the FTC’s consumer protection and competition missions cut across so many technology industries, some call it the “Federal Technology Commission.” With only a few exceptions, the FTC protects...
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2017: The consumer protection year in review
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One Direction had a hit with a song called “18,” but the FTC’s recent law enforcement and policy initiatives suggest that the agency will continue to pursue many directions in its efforts to protect...
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PrivacyCon 2018: Student Poster Session Call for Submissions
The Federal Trade Commission recently announced its third PrivacyCon, which will take place on February 28, 2018, and simultaneously issued a call for presentations. Now, in an effort to encourage the...
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PrivacyCon 2018: Call for Presentations
Scope of Research The FTC sought research presentations on consumer privacy and security issues, with a particular focus on the economics driving those issues. We sought empirical research and...
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Office of Technology Research and Investigation: Related Business Education
Looking for a web host for your small business? Businesses beware: Researchers spot bug in Wi-Fi network encryption The dark web: What your business needs to know Stick with Security: FTC resources...
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Office of Technology Research and Investigation: Related Public Events
Keeping Your Small Business Safe in the Digital Age Student Privacy and Ed Tech PrivacyCon 2018 FTC to Host Cybersecurity Roundtables with Small Businesses Connected Cars: Privacy, Security Issues...
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Bureau of Economics Seminar Series Calendar Archive
The Bureau of Economics periodically hosts seminars given by scholars and practitioners in economic fields related the Federal Trade Commission's missions. Listed here are the presenters and topics...
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Pass-Through as an Economic Tool
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Exclusionary Minimum Resale Price Maintenance
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A Field Experiment in Charitable Contribution
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Impatience, Incentives, and Obesity
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A Simple Model of Demand Anticipation
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Upstream Competition and Downstream Buyer Power
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Information and the Skewness of Music Sales
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The Welfare Effects of Ticket Resale
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Three mini essays on bundling
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