Antitrust issues can be political firestorms. In order to accomplish their economic missions regarding monopolies, regulation, and antitrust policy without incurring the scrutiny of the press and public, many presidents choose to
A) ignore the issue
B) adopt the rule of reason
C) adopt the per se rule
D) manipulate the budgets of enforcement agencies
E) promote policies outlined in the Clayton Act

Question

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Presidents may manipulate the budgets of enforcement agencies to indirectly influence antitrust enforcement without drawing direct public or media scrutiny.

Antitrust Issues Can Be Political Firestorms