Question 1

In the U.S.Supreme Court case Continental T.V.Inc. ,v.GTE Sylvania Inc. ,Continental argued that Sylvania violated the Sherman Act by restricting the location of retailers that could sell its product.Which of the following was the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  That a per se rule of illegality is applied in a vertical restriction case unless departure from the rule is justified based upon a demonstrable economic effect.
B)  The court upheld the continued used of the bright line per se rule of illegality for all vertical restrictions.
C)  That the rule-of-reason should always be applied when vertical restrictions are involved.
D)  That the per se rule of illegality is applied in a vertical restriction case only when a manufacturing defendant is involved;otherwise,the rule-of-reason test applies.
E)  That the rule-of-reason standard should be applied in a vertical restriction case unless departure from the rule is justified based upon a demonstrable economic effect.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which analysis,if any,is applied to territorial and customer restrictions imposed by a manufacturer on a retailer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both territorial and customer restrictions are generally analyzed under the rule-of-reason test.
B)  Neither territorial nor customer restrictions are analyzed on any basis because both have been ruled legal in all cases.
C)  Territorial restrictions are analyzed under the rule-of-reason test,while customer restrictions are analyzed on a per se basis.
D)  Customer restrictions are analyzed under the rule-of-reason test,while territorial restrictions are analyzed on a per se basis.
E)  Both territorial and customer restrictions are generally analyzed on a per se basis.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is false regarding antitrust law in Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cartels are illegal if they restrain competition substantially contrary to public interest.
B)  The law prohibits private monopolization.
C)  Mergers are regulated.
D)  Keiretsu as a group have been outlawed.
E)  Unfair business practices are banned.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding Mateo's claim that he could not have a monopoly because Robyn was also operating a tour service?

Accepted Answer

A)  He was incorrect;if a company enjoys 51 percent of the relevant market,the court will usually hold that the firm has monopoly power.
B)  He was incorrect;if a company enjoys 40 percent of the relevant market,the court will usually hold that the firm has monopoly power.
C)  He was correct.
D)  He was incorrect;if a company enjoys 60 percent of the relevant market,the court will usually hold that the firm has monopoly power.
E)  He was incorrect;if a company enjoys 70 percent of the relevant market,the court will usually hold that the firm has monopoly power.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E) E

Question 5

What does a judge consider when conducting a rule-of-reason analysis?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Section ________ of the Clayton Act prohibits anticompetitive mergers or acquisitions.

Accepted Answer

A)  6
B)  4
C)  7
D)  2
E)  10F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

An inquiry into the competitive effects of a company's behavior to determine whether the benefits of the behavior outweigh the harm of the anticompetitive behavior is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rule-of-reason analysis
B)  The three-prong analysis
C)  The quick-look standard
D)  The consumer standard
E)  The per se testF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) A

Question 8

A merger between two or more companies producing the same or similar products is a ________ merger.

Accepted Answer

A)  Joining
B)  Predatory
C)  Vertical
D)  Horizontal
E)  ConglomerateF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 9

Which of the following is false regarding the Federal Trade Commission Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  While the language of the act permits the Federal Trade Commission to investigate antitrust claims,it may not bring antitrust claims against violators.
B)  It prohibits unfair and deceptive methods of competition.
C)  Any anticompetitive behavior not prohibited by the Sherman Act or the Clayton Act is illegal under the act.
D)  It was passed when Congress passed the Clayton Act.
E)  The language of the act permits the Federal Trade Commission to investigate antitrust claims.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

When a company merges with another company to produce a related product in order to add the related product to the company's production,it results in which of the following types of conglomerate merger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversification
B)  Market extension
C)  Product extension
D)  Horizontal extension
E)  Vertical extensionF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

When was the Interstate Commerce Act passed?

Accepted Answer

A)  1887
B)  1964
C)  1920
D)  1945
E)  1934F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Section 2 of the Sherman Act applies to states,and they may be used as defendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the percentage of market share usually required to show monopoly power?

Accepted Answer

A)  75
B)  70
C)  85
D)  65
E)  80F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Katie says that her agreements with sellers that ask the sellers to carry only her scuba gear are good and legal business practices.Which of the following is true regarding her statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  She is wrong because an agreement that a seller will only carry a seller's merchandise is per se illegal under the Clayton Act.
B)  She is correct.
C)  Additional information is needed in order to determine whether she violated either the Clayton Act or the Sherman Act because her actions will be reviewed under a rule-of-reason test with the primary inquiry being whether her actions were reasonable in view of competitive practices in the industry.
D)  If the agreement lessens competition or tends to create a monopoly,the agreement is in violation of Section 3 of the Clayton Act.
E)  She is wrong because an agreement that a seller will only carry a seller's merchandise is per se illegal under Section 1 of the Sherman Act.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a horizontal restraint of trade?

Accepted Answer

A)  Group boycotts
B)  Joint ventures
C)  Price fixing
D)  Trade associations
E)  Resale-price maintenance agreementsF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

With Robyn's claim that Mateo was attempting to keep all the tour business for himself,which of the following would she mostly likely be alleging?

Accepted Answer

A)  A violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act
B)  A violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act,but not a violation of the Business Regulation.
C)  A violation of the Robinson-Patman Act
D)  A violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act
E)  A violation of the Business Regulation ActF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following prohibits price discrimination by sellers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Federal Trade Commission Act
B)  Section 2 of the Sherman Act
C)  Section 2 of the Clayton Act
D)  Section 3 of the Sherman Act
E)  Section 1 of the Sherman ActF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is false regarding enforcement of the Sherman Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice can bring criminal or civil actions against violators.
B)  If a corporation commits a crime under the Sherman Act,the corporation could face a $10 million fine for each offense.
C)  Treble damages are not available under the Sherman Act.
D)  Officers and employees who are convicted under the Sherman Act face a maximum fine of $350,000 and/or jail time of up to three years.
E)  If a party is harmed by a company's anticompetitive behavior,the party can bring a private suit under the Sherman Act.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The action taken by PWP Guitars in the previous question will be permitted if PWP Guitars can show which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their competitors have acquiesced to the acquisition.
B)  Their business will fail without the acquisition.
C)  Their business will become more efficient with the acquisition.
D)  Competition will be helped by their acquisition.
E)  Competition will not be harmed by their acquisition.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Antitrust laws prohibit farmers from belonging to cooperatives that set prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 47: Antitrust Law

In the U.S.Supreme Court case Continental T.V.Inc. ,v.GTE Sylvania Inc. ,Continental argued that Sylvania violated the Sherman Act by restricting the location of retailers that could sell its product.Which of the following was the result?

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Which analysis,if any,is applied to territorial and customer restrictions imposed by a manufacturer on a retailer?

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Which of the following is false regarding antitrust law in Japan?

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Which of the following is true regarding Mateo's claim that he could not have a monopoly because Robyn was also operating a tour service?

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What does a judge consider when conducting a rule-of-reason analysis?

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Section ________ of the Clayton Act prohibits anticompetitive mergers or acquisitions.

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An inquiry into the competitive effects of a company's behavior to determine whether the benefits of the behavior outweigh the harm of the anticompetitive behavior is known as which of the following?

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A merger between two or more companies producing the same or similar products is a ________ merger.

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Which of the following is false regarding the Federal Trade Commission Act?

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When a company merges with another company to produce a related product in order to add the related product to the company's production,it results in which of the following types of conglomerate merger?

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When was the Interstate Commerce Act passed?

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Section 2 of the Sherman Act applies to states,and they may be used as defendants.

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What is the percentage of market share usually required to show monopoly power?

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Katie says that her agreements with sellers that ask the sellers to carry only her scuba gear are good and legal business practices.Which of the following is true regarding her statement?

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Which of the following is not an example of a horizontal restraint of trade?

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With Robyn's claim that Mateo was attempting to keep all the tour business for himself,which of the following would she mostly likely be alleging?

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Which of the following prohibits price discrimination by sellers?

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Which of the following is false regarding enforcement of the Sherman Act?

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The action taken by PWP Guitars in the previous question will be permitted if PWP Guitars can show which of the following?

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Antitrust laws prohibit farmers from belonging to cooperatives that set prices.

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