Which of the following cases established that the mere possession of monopoly power violated antitrust laws?
A) IBM case of 1982
B) Microsoft case of 1998
C) Alcoa case of 1945
D) AT&T case of 1982

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The Alcoa case of 1945 established that the mere possession of monopoly power violated antitrust laws. This case set a precedent for future antitrust cases, including the IBM case of 1982 and the Microsoft case of 1998, which also dealt with allegations of monopolistic practices. The AT&T case of 1982 was focused on the breakup of the telecommunications giant for violations of antitrust laws, but did not establish the principle that mere possession of monopoly power was illegal.

Which of the Following Cases Established That the Mere Possession