Which of the Following Beliefs Is Not Strongly Espoused by the "Laissez-Faire

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following beliefs is not strongly espoused by the "laissez-faire perspective" in antitrust policy?

• A) Competition among firms is a battle for dominance.
• B) The focus of antitrust policy should be on market structure rather than behavior.
• C) Competition and creative destruction could lead to monopolies.
• D) Monopoly pricing and profits create incentives for firms that are economically beneficial.

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