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Market power means the ability of a company to control prices or exclude competition. This term is commonly used in [[antitrust]] lawsuits, and has been repeatedly cited by judges in 255 cases in 2005 and 2006. It is the central term in [[antitrust]] litigation because the more market power that a company has, the more it can restrain trade. | Market power means the ability of a company to control prices or exclude competition. This term is commonly used in [[antitrust]] lawsuits, and has been repeatedly cited by judges in 255 cases in 2005 and 2006. It is the central term in [[antitrust]] litigation because the more market power that a company has, the more it can restrain trade. | ||
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Revision as of 03:27, April 2, 2007
Market power means the ability of a company to control prices or exclude competition. This term is commonly used in antitrust lawsuits, and has been repeatedly cited by judges in 255 cases in 2005 and 2006. It is the central term in antitrust litigation because the more market power that a company has, the more it can restrain trade.