Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) true?

• A) The merger attempt between Staples and Office Depot was denied by the regulatory authorities because it likely would have resulted in an increase in price competition.
• B) The merger attempt between Staples and Office Depot was denied by the regulatory authorities because it likely would have resulted in a decrease in price competition.
• C) Horizontal mergers will lead to an increase in the number of competitors in an industry.
• D) Horizontal mergers will lead to a decrease in the number of competitors in an industry.
• E) Both (b)and (d)are true.

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