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Identify legal and illegal practices under the Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and other antitrust regulations.

Analyze the effects of monopolistic practices and market power on competition and consumers.

Distinguish between permissible and impermissible trade practices, such as tying arrangements and exclusive dealing contracts.

Evaluate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on market competition as regulated by the Clayton Act.

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Definitions:

Incremental Borrowing Rate

The interest rate a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into its financial condition.

Incremental Borrowing Rate

This rate is the interest a company would have to pay if it borrows funds, serving as a benchmark in lease agreements to determine lease liabilities and right-of-use assets.

Annual Payments

Payments made once a year, often related to loans, leases, or other financial agreements.