Term Papers: suggest three (3) ways that this behavior could be viewed as either a horizontal or vertical restraint of trade.

Term Papers: suggest three (3) ways that this behavior could be viewed as either a horizontal or vertical restraint of trade.

In today’s economy, there are a wide number of powerful companies who, from all appearances, control massive segments of different markets.

Rresearch and identify one (1) example of a large company that has (or might be) engaged in anticompetitive behavior  and provide details of the behavior.

Next, suggest three (3) ways that this behavior could be viewed as either a horizontal or vertical restraint of trade. Provide support for your response.

Finally, in your response to another student, take a contrary view and discuss why you believe the behavior identified is just healthy competition, and not a restraint of trade. Here’s your chance to play devil’s advocate