Which of the Following Statements About the Per Se Rule

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the per se rule and the rule of reason antitrust doctrines is true?

• A) under rule of reason, only proof of an antitrust violation is needed for the courts to rule the firm violates antitrust laws
• B) under per se, the court rules that the actions of the firm are not justified given the weight of the evidence
• C) under rule of reason, the court rules that any violation of antitrust legislation is illegal
• D) under per se, if precedent found a business action to be illegal it always remains illegal
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Lithium Treatment

The use of lithium, a mood stabilizer medication, in the management of mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder, to reduce the frequency and severity of manic and depressive episodes.

Psychotherapy Component

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Bipolar Disorders

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Cognitive-Behavioral

A treatment method focusing on correcting problematic feelings, actions, and thoughts through an organized, objective-driven procedure.