Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 233

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Two examples of early antitrust laws are the Clinton and Stigler Antitrust Acts.
• B)Antitrust laws automatically prevent mergers between companies that produce similar products.
• C)Antitrust laws reduce the government's power to regulate private companies.
• D)Antitrust laws can reduce social welfare if they prevent mergers that would lower costs through more efficient joint production.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost compared to its competitors.

Monetary Cost

Refers to the explicit financial cost of conducting a business activity or completing a transaction, measured in units of currency.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a party to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, enabling trade benefits.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors with the same resources.