The per se ban on horizontal market division extends to:
A) conglomeration activity.
B) both potential and actual competitors.
C) setting of prices only.
D) The per se rule is not applicable in horizontal market division.

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The per se ban on horizontal market division extends to both potential and actual competitors, which means companies cannot divide markets or customers with their competitors, regardless of whether they are currently competing or not. This is to prevent any anti-competitive behavior that may harm consumers and restrict competition. The other options (A, C, and D) are incorrect. Conglomeration activity refers to the acquisition of unrelated businesses, and setting of prices falls under price fixing, which is a separate antitrust violation. The per se rule is applicable in horizontal market division cases.

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