Question 62
Business CombinationsFirms merge in order to
- A.discourage the employment of specialists
- B.encourage competition
- C.discourage the use of each other's bye-products
- D.create a monopoly
- E.decrease the size of the business
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (create a monopoly)
Explanation
Merging reduces competition and can give the combined firm monopoly power.