The Classic Example of a Per Se Violation of Antitrust

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Multiple Choice

The classic example of a per se violation of antitrust law is:

• A) two companies agreeing to stop buying from a third company
• B) a group of competitors deciding to outsource all manufacturing overseas
• C) a group of 5 or more competitors agreeing to use the same supplier so they can buy things in bulk and get better prices
• D) a group of competitors agreeing on the prices they will charge for their goods so as to eliminate price competition
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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Definitions:

Moving Average Model

A statistical method used to forecast future values based on previous observations' averages.

Exponential Smoothing

A time series forecasting method for univariate data that applies decreasing weights to older observations, making more recent data more influential.

Seasonal Effects

Variations or patterns in statistical data that occur at regular intervals each year, often affecting business operations, sales, and marketing strategies.

Cyclical Effects

Economic fluctuations that occur in cycles due to periodic increases and decreases in the demand for goods and services.