Typically, antitrust agencies closely examine vertical mergers and horizontal mergers receive much less scrutiny.

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The statement is incorrect. Antitrust agencies closely scrutinize horizontal mergers, as they involve firms in the same industry or product market and can reduce competition. Vertical mergers, on the other hand, involve firms at different stages of the production or distribution process and may have less impact on competition.

Typically, Antitrust Agencies Closely Examine Vertical Mergers and Horizontal Mergers