Summarize the provisions of the Clayton Act as amended by the Robinson-Patman Act

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Section 2(a) of the Clayton Act prohibits discrimination in price by seller between two purchasers of a commodity of like grade and quality where effect may be to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. The defense of cost justification or a good-faith attempt to meet equally low prices of competitors can be used.
Section 2(c) prohibits fictitious brokerage payments (or discounts where services not rendered). It has no defense.
Section 2(d) prohibits payments for promotions or allowances for promotional services by seller unless made available to all buyers on proportionately equal terms. The defense of meeting competition can be used.
Section 2(e) prohibits promotional services by seller unless provided to all buyers on proportionately equal terms. The defense of meeting competition for seller can be used.
Section 2(f) prohibits inducing to discriminate in price or knowingly receiving the benefits of such discrimination. The defense of cost justification can be used.