During the 1980s,the U.S.Justice Department took the offensive and aggressively enforced American antitrust laws in order to signal to the business community that any transactions that in violation of antitrust laws would be prosecuted.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the 1980s, under the Reagan administration, the U.S. Justice Department was known for its more lenient approach towards antitrust enforcement, focusing on consumer welfare and efficiency over breaking up large companies simply for their size or market power.