Which One of the Following Is Most Likely to Increase

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is most likely to increase the Herfindahl index of a particular industry?

• A) A conglomerate merger.
• B) A vertical merger.
• C) A price-fixing arrangement among all the industry firms.
• D) A horizontal merger.

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