In the Nineteenth Century, Pools, Trusts, and Mergers Were

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the nineteenth century, pools, trusts, and mergers were:

• A) unheard of.
• B) used only rarely.
• C) against the law.
• D) seen as beneficial by consumers.
• E) ways that manufacturers sought to control the marketplace.

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