In its case against Microsoft,the government contended that Microsoft engaged in a pattern of predatory behavior to extend its monopoly power.This is an example of a ruling according to the principle of "per se illegality."

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The statement is true. "Per se illegality" refers to an action that is deemed inherently illegal under antitrust laws, regardless of its specific context or effect on competition. In the case against Microsoft, the government argued that certain actions taken by the company to maintain its monopoly power over the operating system market were per se illegal, such as tying Microsoft Internet Explorer to Windows and using exclusive contracts with computer manufacturers to prevent them from installing rival operating systems.

In Its Case Against Microsoft,the Government Contended That Microsoft Engaged