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? Whether or not you agree with this requirement,why do you think it was put into place?

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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? Whether or not you agree with this requirement,why do you think it was put into place?

Many Laws Require a Determination of Actual Injury Before Liability