The landmark antitrust case which established that size alone can be an antitrust violation is the:
A) U.S. Steel case.
B) Brown Shoe case.
C) Von's Grocery case.
D) ALCOA case.
E) Pabst Brewing case.

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The ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America) case established that having a monopoly position in a market, even if it was achieved through superior skill or industry, can still be considered an antitrust violation. The case set a precedent that a company can be deemed anticompetitive if it has a dominant market share and has engaged in conduct to maintain or strengthen that position.

The Landmark Antitrust Case Which Established That Size Alone Can