The Use of Tying Contracts Was Prohibited by the Clayton

question 123

Multiple Choice

The use of tying contracts was prohibited by the Clayton Act of 1914 because these contracts

• A) required retailers to use false and misleading advertising.
• B) required retailers to purchase unwanted items in order to purchase desired items.
• C) forced households to buy wanted products in order to buy a desired product.
• D) forced competitors into price discrimination agreements.

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