Today, the primary role of antitrust law is to
A) prevent allocative inefficiency associated with monopoly behavior.
B) protect monopolies from competition.
C) ensure consumers are charged affordable prices.
D) distribute income and wealth equally.

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Antitrust laws are designed to prevent monopolies and promote competition, thereby preventing allocative inefficiency, which occurs when resources are not allocated to their most valuable use due to monopoly behavior.

Today, the Primary Role of Antitrust Law Is to