How were trusts and holding companies treated under the law?

A. both were subject to anti-monopoly laws

B. both were exempt from anti-monopoly laws

C. a trust was subject to enter monopoly laws, while a holding company was not

D. a holding company was subject to anti-monopoly laws, while a trust was not

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Lucian Hawkins

23 January, 08:38

How were trusts and holding companies treated under the law?

A. both were subject to anti-monopoly laws

B. both were exempt from anti-monopoly laws

C. a trust was subject to enter monopoly laws, while a holding company was not

D. a holding company was subject to anti-monopoly laws, while a trust was not

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Lee Shepard · Answer 1

A. trusts had no federal backing or insuring holding companies were also considered private lenders and holders so there was no federal back Lash therefore monopoly laws didnt apply.

Rowdy · Answer 2

The Correct Answer is A

Explanation:

Anti-monopoly law

This law is mainly concerned with the fear of the concentration of market powers in the hands of few. Misuse and harmful effects of some form of business cooperation of Monopoly power. This act gave power to the federal government to Investigate trusts and companies suspected in violating this law.