Which of these is NOT a legal exception to the Robinson-Patman Act for a manufacturer?
A) Only a few, very small, channel members are affected by a supplier's price discrimination practices.
B) Price differences are justified on the basis of a cost-accounting analysis.
C) Noncompeting buyers are involved.
D) Discounts are available to all channel members on a proportionate basis.

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The Robinson-Patman Act prohibits price discrimination among different purchasers of commodities of like grade and quality when the effect may harm competition, with certain exceptions. However, the fact that only a few, very small, channel members are affected by a supplier's price discrimination practices is not a legal exception under the Act. Exceptions include cost justification, changing conditions, and meeting competition, but not the scale of impact on channel members.

Which of These Is NOT a Legal Exception to the Robinson-Patman