### Question
How does FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION define Commission investigation?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 57b*, **Commission investigation** is defined as:

> any inquiry conducted by a Commission investigator for the purpose of ascertaining whether any person is or has been engaged in any unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce (within the meaning of section 45(a)(1) of this title) or in any antitrust violations

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 57b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION**

