-The First Phase of Antitrust Policy in the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

-The first phase of antitrust policy in the U.S. began with the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act in 1890. To judge a firm's action, the courts in this period used:

• A)a per se rule.
• B)a rule of reason.
• C)a rule of thumb.
• D)rules of order.
• E)strict enforcement rule.

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