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question 123

Essay

Evaluate

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Definitions:

Conservation Reserve Program

A U.S. government program designed to reduce agricultural production by compensating farmers for not planting part of their land to improve environmental quality.

Effectiveness

The degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved.

Agricultural Act

Legislation aimed at regulating agricultural practices, supporting farmers, and shaping agricultural policy.

Rule Of Reason

The rule stated and applied in the U.S. Steel case that only combinations and contracts unreasonably restraining trade are subject to actions under the antitrust laws and that size and possession of monopoly power are not by themselves illegal. Compare with per se violation.