The Alcoa Case

question 149

Multiple Choice

The Alcoa case

• A) supported the structuralist approach to antitrust.
• B) struck down the treble damages provision of the antitrust laws.
• C) called for federal regulation of any industry with a four-firm concentration ratio in excess of 50 percent.
• D) decision was consistent with a behavioralist approach.

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Non-value-added Time

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Return On Investment

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