Evaluation of Competition Advocacy

1. The FTC’s recommendations were considered during deliberations.

Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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2. The FTC’s recommendations were:

Wholly or Largely
Adopted in Part
Adopted
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2

Not Adopted

Other

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3. The FTC’s comments presented a sound analysis and clear reasoning.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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4. The FTC comment influenced the ultimate outcome (e.g., whether a bill was enacted
into law or whether a regulation was adopted).
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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5. The FTC comment provided information or a perspective not previously considered.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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6. The matter received press coverage.
Yes

No

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2

Do Not
Remember
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7. The FTC’s position on the matter received press coverage.
Yes

No

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2

Do Not
Remember
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8. The FTC comment was influential due to the publicity and press coverage attending
the FTC’s involvement in the matter.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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9. The fact that the comment came from the FTC caused me to give more consideration
to the arguments presented.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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10. The outcome of the matter was consistent with the FTC’s recommendation.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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11. FTC comments would be useful to decision-makers facing other relevant issues in the
future.
Strongly Agree

Agree

No Opinion

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

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12. The FTC comment was:
Solicited at My
Request
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Solicited by
Someone Else
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Unsolicited
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13. Please provide any additional comments regarding either the comment you received
or on FTC comments in general.
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