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The article focuses on the global spread of antitrust. It is stated that until the mid-twentieth century, the U.S. was the only nation in the world with an antitrust regime. By 1990, antitrust legislation was adopted in several other jurisdictions, including the European Union, India, Brazil, South Africa, and Norway. It is stated that the global spread of antitrust promotes economic efficiency, discourages monopolies, and enhances consumer welfare.