We work to advance government policies that protect consumers and promote competition.
As part of its policy, advocacy, and research work, the agency:
- ´Ú¾±±ô±ð²õÌýadvocacy letters
- ´Ú¾±±ô±ð²õÌýamicus briefs to aid in court deliberations
- ²µ¾±±¹±ð²õÌýCongressional testimony
- solicits and reviews public comments regarding rules, cases, and policies
- ¾±²õ²õ³Ü±ð²õÌýadvisory opinions
- conducts workshops
- ±è³Ü²ú±ô¾±²õ³ó±ð²õÌýreports that examine cutting-edge antitrust and consumer protection issues
- ³¦´Ç²Ô»å³Ü³¦³Ù²õÌýstudies pursuant to Section 6 of the °®ÉÏAV Trade Commission Act, 15 USC § 46
The FTC also works with competition and consumer protection agencies around the world to promote cooperation and sound policy approaches. The FTC has built strong relationships with its counterparts abroad, and helps countries around the world to develop and enhance their competition and consumer protection programs.