A Vertical Allocation of Customers or Territory

question 42

Multiple Choice

A vertical allocation of customers or territory:

• A) has the same legal effect as a horizontal agreement by competitors to allocate customers and territories.
• B) is a per se violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
• C) is a rule of reason violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.
• D) Both (a) and (b).
• E) is no violation of the Sherman Act.

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