USA Microbial Corporation Requires All Distributors of Its Products to Sell

question 31

Multiple Choice

USA Microbial Corporation requires all distributors of its products to sell the products at specified minimum prices. This resale price maintenance agreement is

• A) a per se violation of the Sherman Act.
• B) a violation of the Clayton Act.
• C) subject to evaluation under the rule of reason.
• D) not subject to antitrust law.

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Balance Date

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