Which Scenario Is an Example of Restraint of Trade That

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of restraint of trade that violates antitrust law?

• A) A government official lies regarding a law's impact such as the Affordable Care Act.
• B) A bank loans money knowing the borrower cannot pay it back.
• C) A company buys out all the others so it can raise its prices without fear of losing sales.
• D) A corporation hires lobbyists to have a law changed in its favor.

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Definitions:

Negative Incentives

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