The Clayton Act Is an Antitrust Law That Was Passed

question 225

Multiple Choice

The Clayton Act is an antitrust law that was passed to

• A)outlaw monopolization.
• B)address loopholes in the Sherman Act.
• C)prohibit charging buyers different prices if the result would reduce competition.
• D)toughen restrictions on mergers by prohibiting mergers that reduce competition.

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Definitions:

Costly Activities

Actions or endeavors that require significant expenditures of resources, such as money, time, or effort.

Supply Chain

A system of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.

Double Marginalization

A situation in a supply chain where both the manufacturer and the retailer mark up prices, leading to higher costs for consumers.

Directly To The Consumer

A business model where companies sell their products or services directly to consumers, bypassing any intermediaries or retailers.