The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was established in 1914. It enforces laws relating to anticompetitiveness, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and other consumer protection laws. Its predecessor was the Bureau of Corporations in the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Government Documents has a large collection of FTC publications, including the following titles:
We provide access to current and historical laws and regulations enforced by the FTC. In addition, we have general publications, statistical reports, and Congressional hearings and reports relating to the FTC and consumer protection.