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According to Keith Hughes, what is the most important idea for you to know about the Sherman Act?
As per the Sherman Act, it is criminal for a firm to establish monopoly in the market by means of supressing competition using anti competitive/ unfair conduct. Similarly, agreement between competitiors to fix prices etc is also considered criminal.
However, its not a crime if fair competition exists or if a firm is able to create monopoly in the market by selling superior goods. Also, if a firm is agressively competing in the market by lowering prices or marekting, the same is acceptable.