Which of the following is likely to happen due to horizontal mergers between competitors such as Delta and Northwest airlines?
A. The structure of the industry will change from consolidated to one that is fragmented.
B. The overall industry profitability will increase.
C. The threat of strong competitive forces such as supplier power will increase.
D. The industry will face excess capacity in the future.
Answer: B
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