In Addition to Direct Merger, Competition Is Reduced Over the Long

question 117

Multiple Choice

In addition to direct merger, competition is reduced over the long run by _______________, where members of the board of directors of one corporation also sit on the board(s) of other corporations.

• A) monopolies
• B) shared monopolies
• C) conglomerates
• D) interlocking corporate directorates

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