The fact that price fixing helps consumers or protects competitors from ruinous competition can be used as a valid defense against the charge of price discrimination.

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The statement is incorrect. Price fixing is illegal and can never be used as a defense against price discrimination charges. Price discrimination is also illegal under certain circumstances, regardless of whether it helps consumers or protects competitors.

The Fact That Price Fixing Helps Consumers or Protects Competitors