Which of the following is NOT true regarding Section 2 of the Sherman Act?
A) Unilateral conduct may violate Section 2.
B) Section 2 allows the mere possession of monopoly power.
C) A firm violates Section 2 even if attains the monopoly power by superior performance.
D) The offense of monopolization has two elements: monopoly power and proof that the defendant willfully acquired or maintained that power through anticompetitive acts.

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Section 2 of the Sherman Act does not make it illegal for a firm to attain or maintain monopoly power through superior product, business acumen, or historic accident. It is concerned with the acquisition or maintenance of that power through anticompetitive conduct.

Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding Section 2