Which of the Following Is True of the Per Se

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the per se rule in restraint of trade?

• A) It does not permit any defenses and justifications to save the restraint of trade.
• B) It applies only to restraints that are found to be unreasonable with certain evidentiary standards being met.
• C) It applies to restraints that are based primarily on the firm's market share and power.
• D) It requires a balancing of the positive and negative effects of the challenged restraint.

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Higher User Costs

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