The Relative Infrequency of Government-Forced Breakups in Recent Years May

question 32

Multiple Choice

The relative infrequency of government-forced breakups in recent years may be due to

• A)decreased profitability of U.S.firms.
• B)greater international competition.
• C)government reaction to losing many court cases.
• D)the inability of government to decide which action to take.
• E)the decreased effectiveness of merger policy.

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