Asked by Aspen Arellano on Jun 19, 2024
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Which of the following statements about agricultural cooperatives exemption under the Clayton Act and the Capper-Volstead Act is true?
A) Courts have broadly construed the agricultural cooperative exemption.
B) The agricultural cooperative exemption extends to all collective marketing activities.
C) The agricultural cooperative exemption does not legitimize coercive practices that are unnecessary to accomplish lawful cooperative goals.
D) Agricultural cooperatives that include members not engaged in the production of agricultural commodities have been granted exempt status.
Agricultural Cooperatives Exemption
A legal provision that allows agricultural cooperatives to operate under specific regulatory exceptions, often for tax purposes.
Capper-Volstead Act
A U.S. federal law that grants farmers the ability to create agricultural cooperatives without risking antitrust law sanctions.
- Evaluate the exceptions stipulated by the Clayton Act alongside other pertinent antitrust laws.
Verified Answer
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Blaise De LimaJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The agricultural cooperatives exemption extends only to legitimate collective marketing activities.It does not legitimize coercive or predatory practices that are unnecessary to accomplish lawful cooperative goals.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the exceptions stipulated by the Clayton Act alongside other pertinent antitrust laws.