On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (an agency of the federal government tasked with the enforcement of antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection) proposed a rule that would prohibit employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers. An article about this proposal from the Washington Post ("Antitrust Regulators Propose Banning Noncompete Clauses for Workers," Jan 5, 2023) .

What is the specific rationale for the Federal Trade Commission's (the FTC's) proposed ban? Do you agree or disagree with the proposed ban and the FTC's rationale? Explain.