Which of the Following Statements Regarding Monopoly Mergers Is False

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding monopoly mergers is false?

• A) It is often argued that merging with or acquiring a major rival enables a firm to substantially reduce competition within the industry and thereby increase profits.
• B) Financial researchers have found that the share prices of other firms in the same industry did not significantly increase following the announcement of a merger within the industry.
• C) While only the merging company benefits when competition is reduced, all companies in an industry pay the associated costs.
• D) Society as a whole bears the cost of monopoly strategies, so most countries have antitrust laws that limit such activity.

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Definitions:

Relative Risk

A measure used in epidemiology to determine the strength of the association between an exposure and an outcome, comparing the risk in the exposed group with the risk in the unexposed group.

Cohort Study

A type of observational study that follows a group of people over time to determine how certain factors affect the rates of a given outcome.

Physically Active

Engaging in bodily movements that require energy expenditure and are beneficial to physical health, such as exercising, walking, or participating in sports.

Absolute Risk

The probability of a specific event occurring in a specific period among a certain group of people.