Which of the Following Combinations Would Constitute a Vertical Merger

question 293

Multiple Choice

Which of the following combinations would constitute a vertical merger?

• A) General Motors and Bridgestone Tire Company
• B) General Motors and Ford Motor Company
• C) Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds
• D) Philip Morris and Barnes & Nobles Booksellers

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