The USCongress Has Given Two Government Entities the Authority to Police

question 165

Multiple Choice

The U.S.Congress has given two government entities the authority to police mergers.These two entities are

• A)the antitrust division of the Department of State and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• B)the Federal Trade Commission and the Internal Revenue Service.
• C)the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Council of Economic Advisors.
• D)the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Definitions:

Number of Sellers

A factor in market structures that refers to the total count of suppliers offering a similar product or service.

Technological Improvement

Advances in technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, or quality in the production of goods or services.

Cost of an Input

The cost of an input refers to the amount of money expended on resources needed to produce a good or service.

Number of Buyers

A factor that affects market demand, representing how many consumers are interested in purchasing a particular good or service.