11982. ANTITRUST LAWS IN U.S. AND JAPAN. Profiles and compares the status and scope of competition law in two countries--the United States and Japan. Following a brief review of socio-economic events following World War II leading to the widespread international proliferation of competition law, the paper presents an overview and analysis of competitions law in each country, reviewing history, basic law and its practical application and current trends. 30 pages, 128 footnotes, 29 bibliographic sources.