The practice of tying is illegal on the grounds that
A)it allows firms to expand their market power.
B)it allows firms to form collusive arrangements.
C)it prevents firms from forming collusive agreements.
D)the Sherman Act explicitly prohibited such agreements.

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Tying is illegal because it allows firms to expand their market power by forcing consumers to buy a secondary product when they purchase a primary product, which can reduce competition.

The Practice of Tying Is Illegal on the Grounds That