A Few Years Ago Anti-Trust Proceedings (Proceedings for Uncompetitive Conduct)

question 17

Multiple Choice

A few years ago anti-trust proceedings (proceedings for uncompetitive conduct) were brought against Microsoft in the USA.The company was alleged to have abused its monopoly in the desktop operating systems market.The Court decided that:

• A)There was ample and adequate scope for any potential competitor to develop a viable alternative to Windows
• B)There was a 'barrier to entry' that made it prohibitively expensive for a potential competitor to develop into a viable alternative to Windows.
• C)Microsoft had a healthy monopoly that delivered an effective and cost efficient product to consumers.
• D)It was expensive but viable for potential competitors to develop an alternative to Windows and therefore the market was sufficiently competitive.

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