The Rule of Reason Test, Under the Sherman Antitrust Act

question 19

Multiple Choice

The rule of reason test, under the Sherman Antitrust Act:

• A) considers the defendant's need for the financial gain from the restraint of trade.
• B) considers the makeup of a relevant industry.
• C) does not consider competitor's ability to respond to the challenged practice of restraint of trade.
• D) does not consider the defendant's position in that industry.

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