Asked by Jarrett Covelli on Jul 14, 2024
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Google was fined $5 billion by European Union antitrust officials for
A) conspiring with Microsoft to ensure that Google and Microsoft products were bundled.
B) coercing smartphone manufacturers to install Google search bars over competing companies search bars.
C) using pricing algorithms to price-fix with other Internet sellers.
D) using its monopoly power to require all computers sold in Europe to support Google Chrome.
European Union
A political and economic union of 27 European countries that participate in a single market allowing free movement of goods, services, capital, and people.
A multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products, including search engines, online advertising technologies, and software.
- Understand past and present antitrust case studies and their conclusions.
- Explore the role and impact of digital markets and online pricing mechanisms on antitrust regulation.
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Sharon BrownJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Google was fined for abusing its Android market dominance by forcing device manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and Chrome browser, thereby stifacing competition.
Learning Objectives
- Understand past and present antitrust case studies and their conclusions.
- Explore the role and impact of digital markets and online pricing mechanisms on antitrust regulation.