Which of the following prohibits exclusive dealing?
A) The Sherman Act.
B) The Clayton Act.
C) The Federal Trade Commission Act.
D) Case decisions, such as those for ATamp;T and IBM.

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The Clayton Act prohibits exclusive dealing arrangements that substantially lessen competition. The Sherman Act prohibits any form of restraint of trade, including exclusive dealing, but does not specifically mention it. The Federal Trade Commission Act gives the Federal Trade Commission the power to prohibit unfair methods of competition, including exclusive dealing, but does not outright prohibit it. Case decisions, such as those for ATamp;T and IBM, may set precedent for how exclusive dealing is viewed in certain situations, but do not directly prohibit it.

Which of the Following Prohibits Exclusive Dealing