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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