The Diagram Below Shows the Demand and Supply Curves in a Perfectly

question 77

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows the demand and supply curves in a perfectly competitive market.
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-In Canada,a significant challenge for the Competition Bureau when reviewing a possible merger between firms in a concentrated industry is to

• A)impose effective entry barriers to the industry.
• B)determine whether monopoly no longer poses a threat to the Canadian economy.
• C)determine whether criminal charges are required due to unlawful collusion.
• D)allow those mergers that lead to larger firms that are easier to regulate.
• E)determine whether efficiency gains make the merger desirable.

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