Which of the Following Is Most Likely a True Statement

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely a true statement about tying agreements?

• A) Tying contracts are illegal because they limit competition.
• B) Tying contracts are used to achieve cost savings through package sales.
• C) Tying agreements are addressed by the Clayton Act but not the Sherman Act.
• D) The Court's decision in Albrecht v. Herald addressed the conditions of tying contracts.
• E) The use of tying arrangements is typically approved because few laws address the issue.

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