A Possible Advantage of a Horizontal Merger for the Economy

question 158

Multiple Choice

A possible advantage of a horizontal merger for the economy is that

• A)the merging firms could avoid losses.
• B)the merged firm might reap economies of scale which could translate into lower prices.
• C)the degree of competition in the industry will be intensified.
• D)the government stands to collect more corporate income tax revenue.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss is a loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Marginal Cost

The increase or decrease in the total cost incurred by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Socially Efficient

A situation in which resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the welfare of society as a whole.

Price Discriminating

A pricing strategy that involves charging different prices for the same product or service to different customers, based on what the seller believes each customer can afford or is willing to pay.