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Abstract
The federal government's
stance in enforcing antitrust laws
during the eighties was relatively
benign. Many people, including
state officials, criticized the Feds
for this attitude. But, they overlook
the power of state governments
to deal with and prosecute
anti-trust misconduct. The
record, to date, suggests that
with limited exceptions, state
governments are not likely to be
a major force in antitrust enforcement.
Lack of state and federal
fund ing, political realities, and
the fear of business and investment
flight all work against
greater state involvement.