Figure 15-7 -Figure 15-7 Above Shows Six Channel Practices That Restrain Competition

question 128

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-7
-Figure 15-7 above shows six channel practices that restrain competition, create monopolies, or otherwise represent unfair methods of competition. Box A represents which federal legislation meant to curb them?

• A) Sherman Act
• B) Robinson-Patman Act
• C) Federal Trade Commission Act
• D) Consumer Goods Pricing Act
• E) Clayton Act

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