When the government filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in 1998 alleging that Microsoft illegally bundled Internet Explorer in its operating software, the government's objective was to:
A) reduce uncertainty.
B) combat pollution.
C) reduce imperfect information.
D) foster competition.

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The government's objective in filing a lawsuit against Microsoft in 1998 was to foster competition. The government alleged that Microsoft's bundling of Internet Explorer in its operating software was anti-competitive and prevented other companies from competing fairly in the web browser market. The lawsuit ultimately resulted in Microsoft being ordered to offer Windows users a choice of web browsers.

When the Government Filed a Lawsuit Against Microsoft in 1998