1. Should the Court have applied the doctrine of stare decisis to hold that minimum resale price…

1. Should the Court have applied the doctrine of stare decisis to hold that minimum resale price maintenance agreements are still subject to the per se rule? Why or why not?
2. What factors might the courts consider in applying the rule of reason to minimum resale price maintenance agreements?
3. In what ways do minimum resale price maintenance agreements facilitate interbrand competition?
4. In general, how are the interests of manufacturers, retailers, and consumers aligned—and in conflict—with respect to a product’s profit margins?