Tying contracts, which are prohibited under the Clayton Act, refers to the situation where a producer requires that a buyer
A)can resell the product but only at a higher price than the original purchase price.
B)cannot buy a similar product from other producers if that buyer wants to continue buying its product.
C)buy another of its products as a condition for buying the desired product.
D)cannot ever resell the product bought.

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Tying contracts involve a situation where a seller conditions the sale of one product (the tying product) on the buyer's agreement to purchase a second, distinct product (the tied product). This practice is considered anti-competitive because it can limit consumer choice and stifle competition in the market for the tied product.

Tying Contracts, Which Are Prohibited Under the Clayton Act, Refers