In the U.S. Steel case, the court ruled that:
A. even though a firm's behavior might be legal, the mere possession of monopoly power was
in violation of the Sherman Act.
B. only monopolies that unreasonably restrain trade are subject to antitrust action under the
Sherman Act.
C. when made by dominant firms, tying contracts are illegal, per se.
D. the company violated the Clayton Act and therefore should be dissolved into several
competing firms.
Answer: B
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