A Merger Involving Noncompeting Firms Producing Unrelated Goods and Services

question 50

Multiple Choice

A merger involving noncompeting firms producing unrelated goods and services is termed a:

• A) tying arrangement.
• B) vertical merger.
• C) conglomerate merger.
• D) horizontal merger.

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