Which of the following prohibits exclusive dealing?
A)The Sherman Act.
B)The Clayton Act.
C)The Federal Trade Commission Act.
D)Case decisions,such as those for AT&T and IBM.

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The Clayton Act prohibits exclusive dealing, which refers to an agreement between a seller and a buyer where the buyer is required to purchase all or a majority of its needs for a product or service from the seller, effectively foreclosing competition. The Sherman Act prohibits monopolization, antitrust conspiracies, and other anticompetitive practices, but does not explicitly mention exclusive dealing. The Federal Trade Commission Act empowers the FTC to investigate and prevent unfair methods of competition and deceptive acts or practices, but does not specifically address exclusive dealing. Case decisions, such as those for AT&T and IBM, may involve rulings on exclusive dealing, but do not in and of themselves prohibit the practice.

Which of the Following Prohibits Exclusive Dealing