“Monopolies” Please respond to the following:
- In today’s economy, there are a wide number of powerful companies
who in 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 anticompetitive
behavior and what type. 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. Please do not use Google, Amazon, Pfizer, Apple, Johnson & Johnson, Uber or Qualcomm as example companies.
- Identify and explain the different forms of restraint of trade in your example and, what are some of the defenses? Support your answer.