Which of the Following Is False Regarding Merger Control in France

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false regarding merger control in France?

• A) If it is determined that a proposed merger exceeds a reasonable concentration of power, the minister for the economy can enjoin the companies from completing the merger.
• B) If it is determined that a proposed merger exceeds a reasonable concentration of power, the minister for the economy can alter the merger's value.
• C) If it is determined that a proposed merger exceeds a reasonable concentration of power, the minister for the economy can make provisions to ensure higher degrees of competition in the market.
• D) The goal of merger control statutes in France is to discourage mergers.
• E) The French government, specifically the minister for the economy, uses the Commission for Competition as a resource when determining whether a proposed merger will benefit the French economy or whether the resulting concentration of power will decrease competition.

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Definitions:

Cross Ownership

The ownership of multiple types of media outlets, such as TV and radio stations, newspapers, and magazines, by a single person or corporation.

Concentration

The process by which the number of companies producing and distributing a particular commodity decreases, often through mergers and conglomeration.

Media Power

The influence that media has on public opinion and the shaping of culture, politics, and society.

Monopoly

A market structure where a single entity exclusively controls a particular industry or service, limiting competition.