A _____ antirust policy would protect established firms that have already invested and nurtured an industry from new entrants.
A) pro-imitability
B) pro-incumbent
C) pro-competition
D) pro-consumer

Question

A _____ antirust policy would protect established firms that have already invested and nurtured an industry from new entrants.
A) pro-imitability 
B) pro-incumbent 
C) pro-competition 
D) pro-consumer

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pro-incumbent antirust policy would favor established firms over new entrants, protecting their investments and industry position. A pro-imitability policy would encourage imitation, which is generally not the aim of antitrust policy, as it could stifle innovation. A pro-competition policy would aim to promote competition across the board, including for new entrants, which would not protect established firms. A pro-consumer policy would prioritize consumer interests over firms, which may or may not favor established firms depending on the circumstances.

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