A Vertical Merger,like the Merger of Seagate and Dell,would Be

question 67

Multiple Choice

A vertical merger,like the merger of Seagate and Dell,would be attractive

• A) only to Dell because it then avoids paying monopoly prices to Seagate.
• B) only to Seagate because it can then obtain two monopoly rents.
• C) to both Seagate and Dell but not to consumers who would find no difference in their welfare.
• D) to Seagate,Dell and consumers,all of whom would stand to benefit in some way.

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