Antirust legislation is based on society's desire to

A) increase prices.
B) foster competition.
C) consolidate market power.
D) encourage restraints of trade.

Foster Competition

means to encourage or promote a marketplace environment where businesses vie against one another, aiming to improve quality, innovation, and consumer choice.

Antirust Legislation

Laws and regulations designed to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers by preventing monopolies, cartels, and other forms of market dominance that can lead to price fixing and reduced innovation.

Market Power

The ability of a company or entity to control prices or exclude competition within a particular market.