1. In today’s economy, there are powerful companies who in all appearances control massive segments of different markets. Using the website below, research and provide one company and case in the last five years that has (or might have) have engaged in anti-competitive behavior. Explain why the activity is anti-competitive OR, if the case was litigated and the court found otherwise, why not? (Do not write on Amazon, Google, Facebook, Qualcomm, Samsung or Apple – try to find a local company in your home state).
Federal Trade Commission:
Cases and Proceedings: Advanced Search | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)
2. Identify and explain what Horizontal restraint of trade is and Vertical restraint of trade from and provide what type of action your example above exhibits. Substantiate your response.
