Precision Parts Corporation and Aligned Gears, Inc

question 21

Essay

Precision Parts Corporation and Aligned Gears, Inc. are competitors selling certain machine parts that are otherwise generally unattainable in their geographic market. This market includes the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Precision Parts and Aligned Gears agree that Precision Parts will no longer sell in Minnesota and that Aligned Gears will no longer sell in North and South Dakota. Have Precision Parts and Aligned Gears violated any antitrust law? If so, which one? Explain. If they had divided their market by type of customer rather than geographic area, would the result be the same? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Initiative Versus Guilt

Erikson’s third psychosocial stage in which young children develop a sense of purposefulness, try new skills and activities, and take pride in their accomplishments, as well as feel guilt if they are unsuccessful.

Economic Labor

The work performed by individuals that contributes to the production of goods and services in an economy.

American

Relating to the United States of America or its people, culture, or nationality.

Sense Of Initiative

The ability to plan and execute tasks with purpose and confidence, often considered a key developmental stage in early childhood.