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The US Government Has Implemented a Number of Laws Over the the Years

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The U.S. government has implemented a number of laws over the years to ensure the U.S. economy remains fair, competitive, and free of monopolies.
One such law has the following characteristics:
It is also a criminal law, and individuals and businesses that violate it may be prosecuted by the Department of Justice.
It imposes criminal penalties of up to $100 million for a corporation and $1 million for an individual.
It doesn't clearly prohibit mergers or interlocking directorates.
It outlaws "every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade."
Which of the following laws is described by the characteristics described above?


Definitions:

Economic Losses

Financial losses incurred due to factors such as market fluctuations, business operation inefficiencies, or external events affecting the economy.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs (costs that change with the level of output) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Marginal Revenue

The additional income gained from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Purely Competitive

An alternative term for pure competition, describing a market structure with a high degree of competition, including many sellers offering identical products and free market entry and exit.

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