With reference to the Competition Act, which of the following is most likely to lessen market competition "unduly"?

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Conspiring to set prices is most likely to lessen market competition unduly since it involves an agreement between competitors to fix prices at an agreed-upon level, resulting in artificial price inflation without regard for market forces or consumer demand. This behavior is explicitly prohibited under the Competition Act, and companies found guilty of price collusion can face serious penalties. The other options listed (A-D) may also have anti-competitive effects, but they are not necessarily unlawful in all cases and would need to be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they unduly lessen competition.

With Reference to the Competition Act, Which of the Following