Which of the following practices is not prohibited by the Clayton Act?
A)merger through the acquisition of assets, which substantially lessens competition
B)price discrimination that substantially lessens competition
C)tying contracts that substantially lessen competition
D)exclusive dealing that substantially lessens competition
E)interlocking directorates that substantially lessen competition

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The Clayton Act prohibits options B, C, D, and E, which all involve practices that substantially lessen competition in a given market. However, option A is not explicitly prohibited by the Clayton Act, although it may be subject to scrutiny by antitrust regulators under other federal laws.

Which of the Following Practices Is Not Prohibited by the Clayton