Which of the following does antitrust law prohibit if it substantially lessens competition or creates a monopoly?
i.acquiring a competitor's shares or assets
ii.territorial confinement
iii.becoming a director of a competing firm
A) i only
B) iii only
C) i and iii
D) i and ii
E) i, ii, and iii

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Antitrust law is designed to prevent anti-competitive practices that could harm the market. Acquiring a competitor's shares or assets (i) can lead to reduced competition or a monopoly. Territorial confinement (ii) restricts where companies can sell or operate, which can also lessen competition. Becoming a director of a competing firm (iii) can create conflicts of interest and reduce competitive behavior. All these actions can substantially lessen competition or create a monopoly, which antitrust law seeks to prevent.

Which of the Following Does Antitrust Law Prohibit If It