Writers Den

Assignment Type:Discussion Board
Deliverable Length:4paragraphs

Points Possible:50
Due Date:12/4/2012
11:59:59 PM CT

The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning.
Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation
of students and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every
student is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB
question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others
throughout the week. At the end of each unit, DB participation will be assessed
based on both level of engagement and the quality of the contribution to the
discussion.

At a minimum, each student will be expected to post an original
and thoughtful response to the DB question and contribute to the weekly
dialogue by responding to at least two other posts from students. The first
contribution must be posted before midnight (Central Time) on Wednesday of each
week. Two additional responses are required after Wednesday of each week.
Students are highly encouraged to engage on the Discussion Board early and
often, as that is the primary way the university tracks class attendance and
participation.

The purpose of the Discussion Board is to allow students to learn
through sharing ideas and experiences as they relate to course content and the
DB question. Because it is not possible to engage in two-way dialogue after a
conversation has ended, no posts to the DB will be accepted after the end of
each week.

Price fixing is a per se violation of the Clayton Antitrust Act.
From the materials in the library and the Internet, find an example of a price
fixing case or other violations of U.S. antitrust law. Write 4 paragraphs concerning the case.

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Identify the firms in the case.

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Describe the firms and their industry.

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Explain the particulars of the case.

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What did they do that was considered to be a violation?

In your own words, please
post a response to the Discussion Board and comment on other postings. You will
be graded on the quality of your postings.

Unit Resources: · Fiscal Policy Explanation of fiscal policy in everyday language. · Fiscal Policy Article about fiscal policy · Fiscal Policy Institute FPI website designed to increase public/gov’t understanding of New York’s tax system and stability/adequacy of state and local public services. · Fiscal Policy Institute FPI website designed to increase public/gov’t understanding of New York’s tax system and stability/adequacy of state and local public services. · Fiscal Policy, by David Weil Article about fiscal policy, from The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics · The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities works at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Find information on the Earned Income Credit, Economic Stimulus, Federal Budget, Federal Tax, Food Assistance, Health Policies, Housing Policy, Low-Income Immigrants, Poverty, Social Security, State Budget and State Tax, Unemployment Insurance, and more. Go to the tab at the top of the top of the page for Areas of Research and select the topic of your choice from the drop down list.