A manufacturer could try to defend itself against charges of price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act by claiming that:
A) the products were not of "like grade and quality."
B) any price differences were to "meet competition in good faith."
C) the price differences did not injure competition.
D) the price differences were justified on the basis of cost differences.
E) All of these are possible defenses against price discrimination charges.

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All of the options listed are possible defenses against charges of price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act. The manufacturer could argue that the products were not of "like grade and quality," that any price differences were made "to meet competition in good faith," that the price differences did not harm competition, and that the price differences were justified by cost differences. The best defense for the manufacturer would depend on the specific circumstances of the case.

A Manufacturer Could Try to Defend Itself Against Charges of Price