The Reason for the Merger of Two Businesses That Sell

question 101

Multiple Choice

The reason for the merger of two businesses that sell unrelated goods but can share business practices and sales forces might best be explained by:

• A) indivisible costs.
• B) learning by doing.
• C) economies of scope.
• D) economies of scale.

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