Horizontal Price-Fixing Occurs When

question 41

Multiple Choice

Horizontal price-fixing occurs when:

• A) one or more companies charge the same prices for goods at all their stores for an unreasonable length of time
• B) a manufacturer requires its independent dealers to sell its products at a given price
• C) a company with the entire market on a patented product sells the product at a fixed price
• D) two or more competing companies agree on the prices to charge for their products
• E) prices are determined with reference to an index,such as the average price of crude oil,which neither the seller nor the purchaser can control

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Definitions:

Indirect Claim Message Goal

The aim to address a complaint or request in a way that minimizes potential conflict or offense, often by explaining the situation before presenting the actual claim.

Deserve Compensation

The notion that an individual should receive something, typically money or benefits, as a reward for their efforts or as restitution.

Place the Blame

The act of assigning responsibility for a fault or wrong to someone or something.

Refusing Adjustment

The act of denying a request, usually related to customer service, for modifying a charge, service, or product due to specific reasons or policies.