Twenty years after the Clayton Act,the growth of grocery store chains led many to fear that retail chains presented a threat to smaller,independent retailers.The federal government enacted the __________ to make it unlawful to discriminate in prices charged to different purchasers of the same product,where the effect may substantially lessen competition or help to create a monopoly.
A)Fair Trade Act
B)Clayton Act
C)Lanham Act
D)Robinson-Patman Act
E)Unfair Practices Act

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The Robinson-Patman Act was enacted in 1936, approximately twenty years after the Clayton Act. It was created to address concerns that the growth of retail chains was threatening smaller, independent retailers. The act makes it unlawful to discriminate in prices charged to different purchasers of the same product, where the effect may substantially lessen competition or help to create a monopoly. Therefore, the Robinson-Patman Act is the best choice for this question.

Twenty Years After the Clayton Act,the Growth of Grocery Store