Chairwoman Edith Ramirez
83 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 2049
Published in Connection With the Law Review’s 2014 Symposium “The FTC at 100”
Over the course of the last 100 years, the Federal Trade Commission
(“FTC” or “Commission”) has successfully tackled complex and
often politically charged economic issues by elevating reason over
rhetoric and consensus over contention. It has a history of bipartisan
and effective action that promotes competition and protects consumers.
In my view, much of its success is a product of the way the agency
was designed by its Progressive Era founders.
This Essay is adapted from the opening address Chairwoman Ramirez delivered
at The George Washington Law Review Symposium, The FTC at 100, held
on November 8, 2014. The views expressed here are her own and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the Federal Trade Commission or any other Commissioner.
