When the government filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in 1998 alleging that Microsoft illegally bundled Internet Explorer in its operating software,the government's objective was to
A) foster competition.
B) reduce uncertainty.
C) combat pollution.
D) reduce imperfect information.

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The government's objective in filing a lawsuit against Microsoft was to foster competition. By bundling Internet Explorer with its operating software, Microsoft was accused of anti-competitive behavior that harmed competition in the browser market. The government's lawsuit sought to remedy this situation and promote a more competitive market.

When the Government Filed a Lawsuit Against Microsoft in 1998