Question

understanding monopolies
every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several states, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor... -sherman antitrust act, section 2
what was the primary purpose of the sherman antitrust act?
○ to limit anti - competitive behaviors
○ to protect the rights of workers
○ to make it illegal to own most of an entire industry
○ to make it illegal to artificially limit the supply of certain essential goods

Explanation:

El Sherman Antitrust Act fue diseñado para combatir las prácticas anticompetitivas y monopolísticas que limitan la competencia en el comercio. Limitando las prácticas anticompetitivas, busca promover un mercado más equitativo y dinámico.

Answer:

to limit anti - competitive behaviors