If the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index in an Industry Is Above 1,800,a

question 164

Multiple Choice

If the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index in an industry is above 1,800,a merger that increases the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index by over 50 points will

• A) be allowed by the government.
• B) be challenged by the government.
• C) be encouraged by the government.
• D) increase competition in that industry.
• E) never be allowed to happen.

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