The US Steel Case of 1920 and the Alcoa Case of of 1945

question 133

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Steel case of 1920 and the Alcoa case of 1945 dealt with which antitrust question?

• A) To what extent should firms be limited in buying plant and equipment from other firms?
• B) Should an industry be judged by its behavior or by its structure?
• C) Should the steel and aluminum industries be considered natural monopolies?
• D) Should mergers be permitted between firms in closely related industries?

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