Mergers are closely scrutinized by the government because
A) they might allow the firms involved to dominate the market and act as a legalized cartel (monopoly).
B) they always result in a more efficient market.
C) they always result in lower joint profits of the firms involved.
D) all mergers are undesirable.
A
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