The Justice Department Has Been Asked to Review a Merger $\text { If Firm A acquires Firm D, what is the HHI for the new market? }$

question 77

Multiple Choice

The Justice Department has been asked to review a merger request for a market with the following four firms.

$\text { If Firm A acquires Firm D, what is the HHI for the new market? }$

• A)100
• B)625
• C)3,906.25
• D)4,687.50

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Definitions:

von Willebrand Factor

A blood glycoprotein involved in hemostasis, acting as a carrier for factor VIII and promoting adhesion of platelets to damaged blood vessel walls.

Collagen

A structural protein found in the connective tissues, such as skin, bones, and tendons, providing strength, elasticity, and support.

Extrinsic Pathway

One of the pathways that initiate the blood coagulation process, triggered by external trauma that causes blood to escape from the vascular system.

Thromboplastin

A complex enzyme that triggers blood coagulation by converting prothrombin to thrombin.