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Which of the following is described as restrictive agreements between firms at different levels in the marketing chain?
a. vertical restraints
b. horizontal agreements
c. tying contracts
d. per se rules
Answer a. vertical restraints
Vertical restraints are competition restrictions in agreements between firms or individuals at different levels of the production and distribution process. Vertical restraints are to be distinguished from so-called "horizontal restraints", which are found in agreements between horizontal competitors.