Which of the Following Would Be Least Likely to Lead

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least likely to lead the Justice Department and the FTC to block a proposed horizontal merger?

• A)A finding that the resulting firm might be able to unilaterally affect price and output.
• B)A finding that the potential for entry into the market by new firms would be adversely affected.
• C)A finding that the potential for coordination among sellers in the market would be enhanced.
• D)A finding that resulting cost savings and efficiencies would offset any increase in market power.

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