The US Antitrust Enforcers Will Likely Block a Merger If

question 32

Multiple Choice

The U.S. antitrust enforcers will likely block a merger if

• A) the merging firms already earn excessive profits.
• B) the merging firms are in different markets.
• C) the merger will substantially increase market power.
• D) the degree of concentration declines as a result of the merger.

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