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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