Network Goods Such as Telephones, Computer Operating Systems and the Like

question 100

Multiple Choice

Network goods such as telephones, computer operating systems and the like, will tend to become monopolies because consumers will naturally tend to buy from the largest supplier of the good. who will eventually become a monopoly. This monopoly position

• A)automatically violates the Sherman Antitrust Act
• B)violates the Sherman Antitrust Act only if the company illegally acts to maintain their position
• C)is automatically subject to FTC or state regulation and does not fall under the Sherman Antitrust Act
• D)is not covered by the Sherman Antitrust Act

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