The Prisoners' Rights Era of the 1970s Gave Way to the "Due

question 82

True/False

The prisoners' rights era of the 1970s gave way to the "due deference" era of today, where courts are more apt to defer to prison officials.

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Definitions:

Collusion

Agreement among firms to avoid various competitive practices, particularly price reductions. It may involve either formal agreements or merely tacit recognition that competitive practices will be self-defeating in the long run. Tacit collusion is difficult to detect. In the United States, antitrust laws prohibit collusion and conspiracies to restrain trade.

Cooperative Actions

Efforts or operations undertaken cooperatively by two or more parties, often aimed at achieving a common goal.

At the Expense of Buyers

A situation where actions or policies favor sellers or another party, leading to disadvantages or costs for buyers.

Cartel Agreement

An agreement among competing firms to control prices or output in a particular market, often resulting in higher prices.