In the Brown Shoe case, which involved a merger, the Supreme Court:
A) allowed the merger, even though it felt the resulting firm would be able to undersell its competitors.
B) allowed the merger, because lower shoe prices would have benefited consumers.
C) chose to protect competition and blocked the merger.
D) refused to hear the case and threw it out without issuing any judgment in the matter.

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The Supreme Court chose to protect competition and blocked the merger in the Brown Shoe case, as it felt that the resulting firm would have too much market power and be able to undercut its competitors. This decision was based on the antitrust laws designed to promote fair competition and prevent monopolies from arising.

In the Brown Shoe Case, Which Involved a Merger, the Supreme