The courts' major concern in cases involving vertical price-fixing has been whether the .

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The courts' major concern in cases involving vertical price-fixing is whether the retailer made the pricing decision independently or by agreement with the manufacturer. This is because agreements between a manufacturer and a retailer to fix prices can harm competition by eliminating price competition and ultimately resulting in higher prices for consumers. The reasonableness of the fixed price or the manufacturer's financial viability are not the primary concerns in cases of vertical price-fixing. The prices charged by competitors may be relevant, but it is not the major concern.

The Courts' Major Concern in Cases Involving Vertical Price-Fixing Has