Which one of the following is not prohibited by the original Clayton Act?

A) the purchase of the stocks of rival firms that lessens competition
B) the purchase of the assets of rival firms that lessens competition
C) an exclusive dealer or tying agreements that lessen competition
D) price discrimination that lessens competition

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law, enacted in 1914, aimed at promoting fair competition and preventing unfair business practices.

Exclusive Dealer

An entity that has the sole rights to sell or distribute a specific product or service within a certain geographic area or market.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where identical or substantially similar goods or services are sold at different prices by the same provider in different markets.