Which antitrust legislation was passed in an attempt to decrease the failure rate of small businesses by protecting them from competition from large and growing chain stores?

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The Robinson-Patman Act of 1936 was specifically designed to protect small businesses by prohibiting discriminatory pricing that favored large purchasers, which often were large chain stores. This was aimed at preventing large chains from using their purchasing power to obtain goods at lower prices than their smaller competitors could secure, thereby ensuring a more level playing field.

Which Antitrust Legislation Was Passed in an Attempt to Decrease