Why does our government enforce antitrust legislation?

A. because monopolies are known to be unfair to their stockholders
B. because the government wants to create competition in markets in the interests of promoting efficiency
C. because the government wants to create competition in markets in the interests of promoting an equal distribution of income
D. because monopolies are known to be unfair to their employees


Answer: B

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