In Order to Analyze the Effects of a Particular Business

question 73

Multiple Choice

In order to analyze the effects of a particular business merger, economists typically measure whether the competitive change has

• A) helped consumers.
• B) hurt consumers.
• C) made much difference.
• D) all of the above.

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