A Merger Between Firms at Different Stages of Production of a Good

question 175

Multiple Choice

A merger between firms at different stages of production of a good

• A)is a vertical merger.
• B)was made illegal by the Sherman Act.
• C)was made legal by the Clayton Act.
• D)is a horizontal merger.

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