In the ALCOA Case of 1945,the courts held that:

A) firms that sell more than half of their output overseas are exempt from antitrust legislation.
B) retail and wholesale firms are exempt from antitrust legislation.
C) only contracts and combinations that unreasonably restrain trade are in violation of the Sherman Act.
D) the mere possession of monopoly power is a violation of the antitrust laws.

ALCOA Case

A landmark antitrust case in the United States involving the Aluminum Company of America, which set standards for monopolistic practices.

Antitrust Legislation

Antitrust legislation comprises laws intended to regulate competitive conduct among businesses, prevent monopolies, and promote fair competition.

Sherman Act

The Sherman Act is a landmark federal statute in the antitrust law of the United States, prohibiting monopolistic business practices and promoting competition.