A Manufacturer Could Try to Defend Itself Against Charges of Price

question 128

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer could try to defend itself against charges of price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act by claiming that:

• A) the products were not of "like grade and quality."
• B) any price differences were to "meet competition in good faith."
• C) the price differences did not injure competition.
• D) the price differences were justified on the basis of cost differences.
• E) All of the above are possible defenses against price discrimination charges.

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