A Manufacturer Might Try to Defend Itself Against Charges of Illegal

question 55

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer might try to defend itself against charges of illegal price discrimination by claiming that:

• A) the price discrimination occurred as a defensive measure to "meet competition in good faith."
• B) the price differentials did not actually injure competition.
• C) the price differentials were justified on the basis of cost differences in production and/or distribution.
• D) its products were not of "like grade and quality."
• E) Any of these could make price discrimination legal.

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Definitions:

Units of Output

The quantity of product produced, serving as a measure of a firm's or industry's total production.

Profit-maximizing

A strategy or approach aimed at achieving the highest possible profit, where revenue exceeds costs by the greatest amount.

Market Price

The present cost at which a product or service is available for purchase or sale in a specific market.

Total Cost

The cumulative amount of money spent or resources used in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.