Which of the Following Is Not a Method a Firm

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a method a firm could use to force vertical foreclosure?

• A) Downstream monopolist acquires upsteam supplier and refuses to buy from other suppliers
• B) Upsteam monopolist acquires downstream firm and refuses to sell to other downstream firms
• C) Competitive downstream firm acquires upstream monopolist and refuses to sell to downstream firms
• D) Upstream competitor acquires downstream competitor and refuses to buy from other suppliers
• E) Competitive upstream firm acquires downstream monopolist and refuses to buy from other suppliers

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