The FTC’s Bureau of Economics helps the FTC evaluate the economic impact of its actions by providing economic analysis for competition and consumer protection investigations and rulemakings, and analyzing the economic impact of government regulations on businesses and consumers.
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Economic Research
The Bureau conducts economic studies and other research related to the missions of the FTC. Visit our Economics Research page for more information on this research, including the FTC Bureau of Economics Working Paper Series.
Seminar Series
The Bureau of Economics hosts a seminar series where economists present current research. See our current seminar schedule.