Which Type of Mergers Became More Common During the Second

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which type of mergers became more common during the second merger wave,between 1916 and 1929?

• A)horizontal
• B)vertical
• C)conglomerate
• D)horizontal and vertical
• E)hostile takeovers

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