Why would companies who are competitors—for instance, who sell the same product—join together in a trade or industry association?
a. They have common interests and see that there is strength in numbers.
b. They are unwilling or unable to employ an in-house or contract lobbyist on their own behalf.
c. Such associations allow individual companies to keep an eye on what their competitors are doing.
d. Membership in a trade association is rewarded by certain important tax breaks.
a. They have common interests and see that there is strength in numbers.
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