The Main Purpose of the Antitrust Laws Is

question 95

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of the antitrust laws is:

• A) to encourage firms to produce where P > MC.
• B) the elimination of both negative and positive externalities.
• C) to prevent the monopolization of industries.
• D) to regulate natural monopolies.

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