Which of the Following Is True of Public Policies and Pricing

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of public policies and pricing?

• A) The government imposes no limits on intrastate pricing issues.
• B) The Robinson-Patman Act governs interstate commerce.
• C) Companies have free rein when it comes to setting prices.
• D) The Sherman Act governs intrastate commerce.
• E) The Clayton Act encourages the formation of monopolies.

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Definitions:

Net Income Target

A net income target is a predefined earnings figure that a company aims to achieve within a specific time frame.

Required Sales

The amount of sales a company needs to achieve in order to cover its costs and generate a desired level of profit.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as materials and labor costs.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced over the short term, such as rent, salaries, and insurances.