The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission are likely to oppose mergers

A. that seem likely to increase efficiency.
B. that create a larger firm with economies of scale in a contestable market.
C. which will help one of the merging firms out of financial difficulties.
D. which threaten to reduce competition.


Answer: D

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