Article Summary In an Attempt to Get Approval for a $6.3 Billion

question 79

Multiple Choice

Article Summary
In an attempt to get approval for a $6.3 billion merger with Office Depot,Staples met with FTC regulators to discuss the possible sale of assets so the merger can proceed.The Competition Bureau of the FTC had previously indicated that it would not approve the merger as initially structured,but Staples expressed optimism that it would be able to reach a settlement with the FTC.Critics have argued that a merger of Staples and Office Depot will result in higher prices for office supplies.
-Refer to the Article Summary.A merger between two competitors such as Staples and Office Depot may ultimately be approved by the Department of Justice and the FTC if the two companies can substantiate ________ as a result of the merger.

• A)increases in revenue for the merged company
• B)an increase in the HHI to over 1,800
• C)decreases in marginal revenue for the merged company
• D)increases in economic efficiency

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Definitions:

Identity Theft

The act of stealing another’s identifying information—such as a name, date of birth, or Social Security number—and using that information to access the victim’s financial resources.

Cyber Fraud

Fraud that involves the online theft of credit-card information, banking details, and other information for criminal use.

Unauthorized

Acting or being present without official permission or approval.

Merchandise

Goods that are bought, sold, or traded in the retail environment.