Which of the following would not violate the Sherman Antitrust Act if the rule of reason was used to interpret the act?
A)conspiring to monopolize
B)formation of a trust company
C)conspiring to restrain trade
D)a single firm supplying all of a market with no close substitutes and some barriers to entry
E)attempting to restrain trade with a foreign nation

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A single firm supplying all of a market with no close substitutes and some barriers to entry would not necessarily violate the Sherman Antitrust Act if the rule of reason was used to interpret the act. It would depend on factors such as the firm's conduct, the extent of the barriers to entry, and the impact on competition. The other choices would generally be considered violations of the act, even if the rule of reason was used.

Which of the Following Would Not Violate the Sherman Antitrust