Which of the Following Actions Would Not Violate the Sherman

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would not violate the Sherman Antitrust Act if the rule of reason was used to interpret the act?

• A)conspiring to monopolize
• B)forming a trust
• C)practicing price discrimination leading to a decrease in competition in the market
• D)serving the entire market without an intention of monopolizing
• E)attempting to restrain trade with a foreign nation

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