Attempted Monopolization: Understanding the Intent to Monopolize

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating dangerous probability of success in attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Specific intent of the defendant

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Market share of the defendant

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Barriers to entry into the market

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Anti-competitive conduct of the defendant

Question 2

To prove specific intent to monopolize, the plaintiff can rely on:

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A combination of the above

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Statements by the defendant

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Conduct that is inherently anti-competitive

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Evidence of below-cost pricing

Question 3

Which of the following defenses is NOT available to a defendant in an attempted monopolization case?

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Government approval of the conduct

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Lack of market power

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Legitimate business reasons for the conduct

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Absence of specific intent

Question 4

A key distinction between attempted monopolization and monopolization is:

Accepted Answer

Intent versus actual achievement of a monopoly

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Market share threshold

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Burden of proof

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Available remedies

Question 5

Which of the following is an indispensable element of the offense of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Specific intent to monopolize a relevant market

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Actual monopoly power

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Anticompetitive conduct

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Harm to competition

Question 6

Which of the following factors is irrelevant in determining the probability of success in attempted monopolization?

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Intent to monopolize

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Market share

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Barriers to entry

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Financial resources

Question 7

True or False: Both criminal and civil remedies are available for attempted monopolization.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 8

Which element is NOT required to prove attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization of the market

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Specific intent to monopolize

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Dangerous probability of success in monopolizing

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Predatory or anticompetitive conduct

Question 9

Which legal standard is used to determine if a defendant has a dangerous probability of success in monopolizing?

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Ability to raise prices significantly or exclude competitors

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Actual monopolization of a substantial market share

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Possession of a legal monopoly

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Dominant market share

Question 10

Which conduct is most likely to be deemed predatory in an attempted monopolization case?

Accepted Answer

Setting prices below cost

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Offering loyalty discounts

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Exclusive dealing contracts

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Product innovation

Question 11

What is the primary objective of the Sherman Antitrust Act's Section 2, which prohibits attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Prevent the formation of monopolies

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Protect small businesses from competition

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Regulate prices and economic behavior

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Promote international trade

Question 12

Which factor is NOT considered when determining the relevant market for purposes of attempted monopolization?

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Size of the defendant's market share

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Product substitutability

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Geographic boundaries

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Existence of entry barriers

Question 13

True or False: Attempted monopolization requires proof of actual monopolization of the relevant market.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an element of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization of the relevant market

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Specific intent to monopolize a market

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Dangerous probability of success

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Overt acts towards monopolization

Question 15

The 'dangerous probability of success' requirement in attempted monopolization means that:

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The defendant's efforts to monopolize are likely to cause significant harm to competition

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There is a high likelihood that the defendant will achieve a monopoly

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The defendant has the resources and ability to monopolize the market

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The relevant market is highly concentrated

Question 16

Which of the following actions is NOT an example of an overt act towards monopolization?

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Refusing to deal with certain customers

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Acquiring a competitor's business

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Engaging in exclusive dealing contracts

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Predatory pricing

Question 17

The 'rule of reason' is applied in attempted monopolization cases to:

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Determine whether the defendant's conduct is objectively anticompetitive

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Analyze the defendant's intent to monopolize

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Assess the market power of the defendant

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Determine the relevant product and geographic market

Question 18

Which of the following remedies is most commonly imposed in cases of attempted monopolization?

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Injunctions

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Breakup of the defendant's business

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Treble damages

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Criminal penalties

Question 19

Which of the following factors is NOT considered in assessing the dangerous probability of success in attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Educational level of consumers

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Market concentration

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Barriers to entry

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Financial resources of the defendant

Question 20

How does predatory conduct demonstrate intent to monopolize?

Accepted Answer

It shows a willingness to engage in anti-competitive behavior to gain or keep a monopoly.

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It makes it harder for new competitors to enter the market.

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It hurts consumers.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of the offense of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization

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Specific intent to monopolize

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Anti-competitive conduct

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Dangerous probability of achieving a monopoly

Question 22

What is the purpose of the 'dangerous probability of success' requirement in attempted monopolization cases?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that the defendant's conduct posed a substantial threat to competition

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To minimize the deterrent effect of the antitrust laws

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To shift the burden of proof to the prosecution

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To allow for lenient treatment of defendants with good intentions

Question 23

Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining a company's market power in an attempted monopolization case?

Accepted Answer

Potential competition from emerging technologies

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Market share

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Concentration ratio

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Barriers to entry

Question 24

Attempted monopolization requires proof of a defined relevant market.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 25

What is the fundamental difference between attempted monopolization and monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Intent to monopolize versus actual achievement of monopoly power

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Market share of 50% versus 70%

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Criminal versus civil penalties

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Unilateral versus concerted conduct

Question 26

Attempted monopolization applies to solely unilateral conduct.

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False

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True

Question 27

Which legal doctrine prevents entities with monopoly power from denying competitors reasonable access to essential facilities or resources?

Accepted Answer

Essential facilities doctrine

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Predatory pricing doctrine

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Tying arrangement doctrine

Question 28

To establish attempted monopolization, the prosecution must prove which essential element?

Accepted Answer

A specific intent to monopolize a market

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Dangerous probability of success

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Actual monopolization of a market

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Anti-competitive conduct

Question 29

Which of the following is not considered a predatory pricing practice?

Accepted Answer

Offering discounts for bulk purchases

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Selling below cost to drive competitors out of business

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Raising prices after eliminating competition

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Bundling products to create a barrier to entry

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of the essential facilities doctrine?

Accepted Answer

To prevent monopolists from denying access to essential facilities

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To punish monopolists for anti-competitive conduct

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To encourage the creation of new markets

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To promote competition in regulated industries

Question 31

In antitrust law, which factors are considered when defining the relevant market in attempted monopolization cases?

Accepted Answer

Product market, geographic market, and cross-elasticity of demand

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Market share and barriers to entry

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Brand awareness and customer loyalty

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization of the relevant market

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Dangerous probability of success

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Specific intent to monopolize

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Overt acts toward monopolization

Question 33

Which of the following conduct is typically considered an overt act toward monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Acquiring a major competitor

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Maintaining a dominant market share

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Hiring a consultant to conduct a market analysis

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Investing in research and development

Question 34

Under the "dangerous probability of success" test for attempted monopolization, the government must prove that:

Accepted Answer

The defendant's conduct poses a substantial risk of creating or strengthening a monopoly

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The defendant has the specific intent to eliminate competition.

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The defendant has a high probability of achieving a monopoly.

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The defendant's conduct is likely to lead to anticompetitive effects.

Question 35

In an attempted monopolization case, the government must prove that the defendant possessed:

Accepted Answer

Specific intent to monopolize

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Negligent disregard for the consequences of their conduct

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Reckless disregard for the consequences of their conduct

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General intent to monopolize

Question 36

What are the potential penalties for attempted monopolization?

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Both civil and criminal penalties

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Civil penalties only

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Criminal penalties only

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No penalties

Question 37

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Acquiring a competitor with the primary purpose of eliminating competition

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Lowering prices to increase market share

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Raising prices to maximize profits

Question 38

What is the primary objective of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the formation of monopolies and promote competition in the marketplace

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To regulate the prices of goods and services

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To protect consumers from fraud and deception

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization

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Dangerous probability of success

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Specific intent to monopolize

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Overt acts that are a substantial step towards monopolization

Question 40

What is the significance of proving dangerous probability of success in attempted monopolization cases?

Accepted Answer

It establishes a rebuttable presumption of the defendant's specific intent to monopolize

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It negates the requirement for proving overt acts

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It guarantees a conviction

Question 41

Which of the following factors is NOT considered in determining whether there is a dangerous probability of success in attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Intention of the defendant

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Market share

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Economic power

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Barriers to entry

Question 42

What is the purpose of the specific intent requirement in attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that only those who genuinely intended to monopolize are punished

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To encourage competition in the marketplace

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To reduce the burden of proof on prosecutors

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a potential defense to attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Inefficient conduct

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Lack of market power

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Pro-competitive intent

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Government action

Question 44

Which of the following conduct is NOT an example of predatory pricing in the context of attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

Pricing products below cost for a limited time to gain market share

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Charging different prices to different customers in order to exclude rivals

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Pricing products below cost for an indefinite period of time

Question 45

What is the difference between attempted monopolization and monopoly?

Accepted Answer

Attempted monopolization involves intent and conduct, while monopoly involves only market power.

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Monopoly is a legal status, while attempted monopolization is a crime.

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Attempted monopolization requires government involvement, while monopoly does not.

Question 46

What is the primary purpose of the antitrust laws in relation to attempted monopolization?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the development of monopolies and protect competition

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To regulate prices and ensure consumer protection

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To promote innovation and economic growth

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT an element of attempted monopolization under Section 2 of the Sherman Act?

Accepted Answer

Actual monopolization of the market.

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Specific intent to monopolize.

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Dangerous probability of achieving monopoly power.

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Anticompetitive or predatory conduct.

Question 48

A company engaged in price-fixing to drive out competitors could be found liable for attempted monopolization if the evidence shows:

Accepted Answer

The company intended to gain monopoly power through its actions.

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The price-fixing was unsuccessful in driving out competitors.

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The company did not actually achieve monopoly power.

Question 49

The concept of 'dangerous probability of achieving monopoly power' is crucial in attempted monopolization cases because:

Accepted Answer

It establishes the likelihood of harm to competition.

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It proves the defendant's actual intent to monopolize.

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It requires the defendant to have already achieved a significant market share.

Question 50

A company seeking to acquire a major competitor in a highly concentrated market might face an attempted monopolization claim if:

Accepted Answer

The acquisition would significantly increase the company's market share and likely lead to monopoly power.

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The acquisition would result in lower prices for consumers.

Question 51

The 'predatory pricing' doctrine is relevant to attempted monopolization because it can demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

The intent to eliminate competition and gain monopoly power.

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The defendant's actual achievement of monopoly power.

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The defendant's lack of a legitimate business purpose.

Question 52

In a case of attempted monopolization, a court will consider the relevant market to:

Accepted Answer

Determine the defendant's potential to achieve monopoly power.

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Calculate the defendant's profits from the alleged anticompetitive conduct.

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Assess the defendant's intent to monopolize.

Question 53

The 'unilateral' approach to attempted monopolization focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A single firm's conduct in seeking to gain monopoly power.

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The impact of the defendant's actions on consumers.

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Collusion between two or more firms.

Question 54

A company that engages in 'exclusionary conduct' to gain monopoly power may be found liable for attempted monopolization if:

Accepted Answer

The conduct is intended to prevent or restrict competition in the market.

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The conduct is successful in eliminating all competition.

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The conduct is approved by the company's board of directors.