Antiprofiteering
Antiprofiteering refers to actions, laws, or regulations designed to prevent or combat excessive or unfair pricing practices, particularly in times of crisis or emergency. This may include measures to regulate prices of essential goods and services, combat price gouging, or prevent exploitation of consumers by unscrupulous businesses seeking to profit unfairly from high demand or limited supply situations. Antiprofiteering efforts aim to promote fairness, protect consumers, and ensure access to necessary goods and services at reasonable prices.