List the Benefits and Risks to Renting and Using Software

question 41

Essay

List the benefits and risks to renting and using software through the Web.

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Definitions:

Antitrust Scrutiny

The examination and monitoring of companies and their practices by government agencies to ensure they do not engage in anti-competitive behavior, violating antitrust laws.

Horizontal Merger

A merger between companies that are in direct competition with each other, operating in the same industry and at the same stage of production.

Price-fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to fix prices, set production levels, or divide markets, to ensure mutual economic benefit.

Antitrust Law

Legislation designed to promote competition and regulate and prevent monopolies or other practices that restrain trade.