A Unilateral Refusal to Deal Can Violate Antitrust Laws If

question 12

Multiple Choice

A unilateral refusal to deal can violate antitrust laws if the refusal

• A) is likely to have an anticompetitive effect on a particular market.
• B) results in lower prices for consumers.
• C) provides no economic benefits for consumers.
• D) is likely to increase competition.

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