The Sherman Antitrust Act

question 60

Multiple Choice

The Sherman Antitrust Act:

• A)was aimed at preventing the establishment of more monopolies and was the beginning of antitrust policy.
• B)introduced the HHI measure to industries.
• C)initially allowed firms to collude legally.
• D)allowed the establishment of trusts.

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