Mergers Are Closely Scrutinized by the Government Because

question 108

Multiple Choice

Mergers are closely scrutinized by the government because

• A) they might allow the firms involved to dominate the market and act as a legalized cartel (monopoly).
• B) they always result in a more efficient market.
• C) they always result in lower joint profits of the firms involved.
• D) all mergers are undesirable.

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