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question 259

Multiple Choice

According to U.S. antitrust enforcement guidelines, a merger is likely to be challenged if

• A) the HHI decreases after the merger.
• B) the industry after the merger has an HHI above 1,800 and the HHI rises by more than 50.
• C) the industry after the merger has an HHI above 1,800 and the HHI falls by more than 100.
• D) the industry after the merger has an HHI above 1,000 and the HHI rises by more than 10.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service, a critical concept in economic analysis for decision-making.

Selling Price

The amount for which a product or service is sold to the customer.

Market Price

The current value at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.