If Price Fixing by Competitors Is Necessary Because Without It

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Essay

If price fixing by competitors is necessary because without it a firm will go bankrupt, is the price fixing legal?

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Definitions:

Market-Based

Economic systems or policies that are reliant on the forces of supply and demand rather than governmental interventions to allocate resources.

Command-And-Control Policies

Government interventions that directly regulate permissible levels of emissions or methods of production, through mandates or restrictions.

Externalities

Financial repercussions impacting individuals who are not primary participants, with effects ranging from beneficial to harmful.

Market-Equilibrium

A condition where market supply equals market demand, resulting in stable prices where the amount produced matches consumer demand.