What Is the Objective of Forming a Vertical Merger

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the objective of forming a vertical merger?

• A) increasing size and market power within industry
• B) providing tighter integration of production and increased control over supply of crucial inputs
• C) reducing risk by making the firm less vulnerable to adverse conditions in any single market
• D) transferring total or partial ownership of assets to investors

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