During the Current Year,the United States Files Criminal and Civil

question 81

Multiple Choice

During the current year,the United States files criminal and civil actions against Joe,the CEO of Box Corporation,and Jane,the president of Cable Corporation,for price fixing.Both enter pleas of no contest and appropriate judgments are entered.Subsequent to this action,Square Corporation sues both Box and Cable for treble damages of $6,000,000.In settlement,Box and Cable each pay Square $1,200,000.What is the maximum amount that Box and Cable may each deduct?

• A)$400,000
• B)$1,200,000
• C)$2,000,000
• D)$6,000,000

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Definitions:

Exclusive Rights

Legal rights granted to individuals or firms, limiting others from reproducing, publishing, or selling particular goods or services.

Market Power

The ability of a company or entity to influence the price and production levels in a market.

Monopolists

Entities with exclusive control over the supply of a particular good or service, setting prices and output levels.

Output Effect

The change in total output caused by a new price level, in the context of supply and demand.