Which of the following is true of the per se rule in restraint of trade?
A) It does not permit any defenses and justifications to save the restraint of trade.
B) It applies only to restraints that are found to be unreasonable with certain evidentiary standards being met.
C) It applies to restraints that are based primarily on the firm's market share and power.
D) It requires a balancing of the positive and negative effects of the challenged restraint.

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The per se rule in restraint of trade automatically deems certain business practices as illegal, without the need for a detailed examination of their actual effects on competition. This means that no defenses or justifications are allowed to save the restraint once it's categorized under the per se rule.

Which of the Following Is True of the Per Se