Asked by Rimiya Sharma on Apr 30, 2024

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Which of the following has no other purpose or effect except to restrain competition?

A) Naked vertical restraints
B) Naked horizontal restraints
C) Ancillary vertical restraints
D) Ancillary horizontal restraints

Naked Horizontal Restraints

Unjustified agreements between competitors at the same level of the market to restrict trade or manipulate market conditions, deemed anticompetitive and illegal under antitrust law.

Restrain Competition

Actions or agreements that limit free trade and competition in a market.

  • Assess the impact of antitrust regulations on business tactics that may diminish competitive practices.
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ÑB
Ñàñà bù??ë?May 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Several decisions by lower federal courts have distinguished between "naked" horizontal restraints (those having no other purpose or effect except restraining competition)and "ancillary" horizontal restraints (those constituting a necessary part of a larger joint undertaking serving procompetitive ends).