To obtain a conviction for price fixing under the Sherman Antitrust Act, the government needs to prove:

A. only that an attempt to fix prices was made.
B. that there was a price-fixing agreement that actually lessened competition.
C. that there was a high concentration ratio for the industry.
D. that consumers were charged a higher price as a result of the price fixing.


Answer: A

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