Which of the Following Is True of Vertical Mergers

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of vertical mergers?

• A) They do not create an increase in market share.
• B) They may expand the acquiring firm's product market.
• C) They are mergers between firms in unrelated businesses.
• D) The merging firms serve identical markets.

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