The original reason for the Robinson-Patman Act was to limit the ability of chain stores to offer merchandise at a lower price than their single-store competitors.

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The original reason for the Robinson-Patman Act was to prevent price discrimination by suppliers towards different purchasers, including prohibiting the sale of goods at different prices to different buyers if it would lessen competition. While the Act does address the concern of chain stores offering goods at lower prices than single-store competitors, this is not its sole purpose.

The Original Reason for the Robinson-Patman Act Was to Limit