The workings of antitrust laws are often overlooked by most consumers. Yet, antitrust laws play an important role in the functioning of our society. Without such laws in place businesses could place unreasonable prices on products. Larger firms would also be able to edge out "mom and pop" businesses from the market. Utah's version of antitrust laws protect consumers and businesses alike in many ways.

The European Union's head for antitrust handed down a $5 billion fine against Google on July 18, 2018, for blocking competition on its Android-phone system. The decision follows a fine of about $2.5 billion handed down in 2017 for unfairly blocking competitors on its shopping service.