Which of the following is one of the negative consequences of megamergers?
a. They increase the centralization of capital, reducing competition and raising prices for consumers.
b. They increase the power of unions for the workers who are employed by these companies.
c. They eliminate the corporate debt that finances the government and its programs.
d. They create overproduction in terms of new plants, products, and jobs.
Answer: a. They increase the centralization of capital, reducing competition and raising prices for consumers.
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