In the US Government's 1998 Suit Against the Microsoft Corporation, a Central

question 147

Multiple Choice

In the U.S. government's 1998 suit against the Microsoft Corporation, a central issue was whether Microsoft should be allowed to integrate its Internet browser into its Windows operating system. Microsoft responded that

• A)this integration of products is an example of tying, and the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled that tying is a perfectly acceptable and legal business practice.
• B)this integration of products is an example of resale price maintenance, and the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently ruled that fair trade is a perfectly acceptable and legal business practice.
• C)putting new features into old products is a natural part of technological practice.
• D)it would discontinue this integration of products, provided a speedy resolution of the government's case could be reached.

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Definitions:

Government Tax Revenue

Funds collected by the government from taxes imposed on individuals and businesses, used to fund public services and infrastructure.

Domestic Price

The price at which goods and services are sold within a country’s borders, influenced by local demand and supply conditions.

Tariff

A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or generate revenue.

Import-Competing Clauses

Provisions that protect domestic industries by limiting or imposing conditions on the import of similar foreign goods.