Experts: The "Amended Competition Law" Protects the Market and Supports Investments - Jordan News
He added that activating the Competition Law protects consumers from policies that may be practiced by some producers or traders. He emphasized that both the Consumer Protection Law and the Competition Law aim to establish preventive measures that improve and protect consumers from monopolistic practices or market dominance. (Petra)
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