When Will Reduced Competition Through Merging of Companies Raise Social

question 56

Multiple Choice

When will reduced competition through merging of companies raise social welfare

• A)when the cost from the synergies exceeds the benefit of increased market power
• B)when the benefit from the synergies exceeds the social cost of increased market power
• C)under all circumstances
• D)under no circumstances

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