Recall the Application About the Antitrust Suit Brought by the FTC

question 228

Multiple Choice

Recall the Application about the antitrust suit brought by the FTC against microfilm manufacturer Xidex to answer the following question(s) .
-Recall the Application. After Xidex acquired two of its competitors in the microfilm market, the government sued and settled for Xidex to license its technology to competitors at bargain prices to:

• A)increase competition in the industry.
• B)further consolidate the industry.
• C)raise barriers to entry for firms not in the industry.
• D)discourage research and development.

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