The Robinson-Patman Act strengthened the merger provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

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The Robinson-Patman Act, also known as the Anti-Price Discrimination Act, was actually a separate piece of legislation from the Sherman Antitrust Act. It aimed to prevent unfair pricing practices that could harm small businesses and eliminate competition. The act requires sellers to charge the same price to all customers for the same product, regardless of the quantity purchased. Therefore, it did not directly strengthen the merger provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

The Robinson-Patman Act Strengthened the Merger Provisions of the Sherman