Many laws require a determination of actual injury before liability or guilt is determined.Is it fair that under the Clayton Act,a merger may be prevented merely because the merger is "likely" to substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly? Even if you do not agree with this regulation,why do you think it was enacted?

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The Answer of Many laws require a determination of actual injury before liability or guilt is determined.Is it fair that under the Clayton Act,a merger may be prevented merely because the merger is "likely" to substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly? Even if you do not agree with this regulation,why do you think it was enacted?

Many Laws Require a Determination of Actual Injury Before Liability