The purpose of the Clayton Act is to
A)provide incentives for interstate commerce.
B)forbid actions that are likely to lessen competition,although no actual harm has yet occurred.
C)exact compensation from firms found guilty of violating fair trade practices.
D)repeal provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
E)strengthen the Robinson-Patman Act.

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The Clayton Act is an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act and its purpose is to forbid actions that are likely to lessen competition, even if no actual harm has yet occurred. This includes prohibiting practices like price discrimination, exclusive dealing agreements, and mergers that may substantially lessen competition.

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