Report on the Analysis of Loyalty Discounts and Rebates Under Unilateral Conduct Laws

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ICN Reports

Working Group:

Unilateral Conduct

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ICN

Date:

2009

This paper is based on the responses of agencies and NGAs covering 34 jurisdictions to a UCWG questionnaire. The responses broadly identify the following elements used in the assessment of loyalty discounts and rebates under unilateral conduct rules: the role of price-cost tests; the role of foreclosure analysis; presumptions and safe harbors; intent; and justifications and defenses.

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