The Main Purpose of the Antitrust Laws Is

question 208

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the antitrust laws is

• A)to encourage firms to produce where P > MC.
• B)to eliminate both negative and positive externalities.
• C)to prevent the monopolization of industries.
• D)to regulate natural monopolies.

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