The argument that the government did not favor good trusts, but forbade all, is support for the __________ approach to antitrust.
A) rule of reason
B) countervailing power
C) nationalization
D) per se
E) laissez-faire

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The "per se" approach to antitrust law involves rules that deem certain business practices illegal per se, or inherently, without a need for further examination of their effects on competition. This approach contrasts with the "rule of reason," which requires a more detailed analysis of a practice's impact on market competition. The statement suggests a blanket prohibition against trusts, aligning with the "per se" approach, which does not differentiate between 'good' or 'bad' trusts but forbids them outright.

The Argument That the Government Did Not Favor Good Trusts