Exclusive dealing
Contents
Place in the Framework
Exclusive dealing can become exclusionary when it forecloses rivals from enough customers, suppliers, or distribution channels to impair competition.
Core Questions
- What share of the market is foreclosed?
- How long and how restrictive are the exclusive arrangements?
- Are there procompetitive justifications, such as investment protection or quality control?
Working Notes
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