Answer:
The correct answer is letter "A": loss of profits.
Explanation:
A company's loss of profits can be caused because of several reasons. Typically is the result of<em> internal factors such as ineffective managerial strategies, unethical executives allocation of resources, inefficient production processes or poor market study and external factors such as suppliers deficit, political events or government regulations.
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<em>Thus, unethical events are not the only reason why entities incur losses.</em>
Answer:
Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890
Explanation:
Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that this communication is violating the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. This Act was passed prohibiting any contract, trust, or conspiracy in restraint of interstate or foreign trade in order to prevent oppressive business practices and monopolies. This is what the two companies are doing by agreeing to jointly raise the price they are able to control the entire markets price thus creating a monopoly in the automotive industry, which forces consumers to pay a lot more than what the vehicles are actually worth.
