Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Two examples of early antitrust laws are the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts.
• B)Antitrust laws automatically prevent mergers between companies that produce similar products.
• C)Antitrust laws give the government power to increase competition.
• D)Antitrust laws can reduce social welfare if they prevent mergers that would lower costs through more efficient joint production.

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