Molly runs the best dog grooming shop in town.All the dogs love her,as do the owners.She is particularly popular because of a special type of dog biscuit she gives for treats that provides such energy that owners have been known to try them too.Slowly but surely all the other dog grooming shops start to go out of business.Molly claims surprise when one day she is charged with unlawfully monopolizing the dog grooming business.Which of the following would be her best defense?

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Molly's best defense would be to claim that she did not intentionally obtain monopoly power or retain it through anticompetitive acts. This defense would require her to prove that she did not engage in any illegal or unfair practices to eliminate competition and gain control over the market. If she can prove that her success was due to providing high-quality grooming services and innovative products, rather than engaging in anti-competitive behavior, she may be able to avoid the charges against her. Option A is not a strong defense as her primary business is still dog grooming and not just providing biscuits. Option C is incorrect as it is never legal to willfully attempt to keep a monopoly, even if it was unintentionally obtained. Option D is also incorrect as grooming services are still considered a service and can still be subject to antitrust laws.

Molly Runs the Best Dog Grooming Shop in Town