Sergio’s, a manufacturer of fine china, sells a place setting to depar

QUESTION

Sergio’s, a manufacturer of fine china, sells a place setting to department stores for $65.00 and to interior decorators for $82.00. Sergio’s can be prosecuted under what Act?

A) the Sherman Antitrust Act
B) the Clayton Act tying contracts clause
C) the Clayton Act exclusive dealing clause
D) the Robinson-Patman Act
E) the Federal Trade Commission Act

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The Robinson-Patman Act prohibits price discrimination—selling the same product to different customers at different prices.