Monopolies and Antitrust
Topic in a week classroom post.
Please use the following link provided to find a 2019- 2020 Anti-competitive behavior https://www.justice.gov/atr/
In today’s economy, a large number of powerful companies, by all appearances, control massive segments of different markets. Using the Internet, identify one example, within the last year, of a large company that has (or might be) engaged in anti-competitive behavior, and explain the type of behavior.
Next, suggest three ways that this behavior could be viewed as either a horizontal or vertical restraint of trade. Be sure to explain and define these terms and provide support for your response. What are some defenses to the restraint you identified? Support your answer.
This is not an essay, but a weak classroom posting. Please include a reference.
Answer previewOne company that has been accused of antitrust is InterDigital. Lenovo is the company that has sued InterDigital for its practices in gaining a monopoly of the 3G and 4G cellular standards. Lenovo is among the significant manufacturers of wireless devices that rely on 3G and 4G technologies whose standards were developed by the…(700 words)