The federal government has the power to investigate and to try to block
A)only voluntary mergers between firms.
B)only hostile takeovers.
C)only friendly takeovers.
D)any combining of the ownership of previously independent firms that increases concentration.

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The federal government has the power to investigate and block any combining of the ownership of previously independent firms that increases concentration. This includes both voluntary and hostile or friendly takeovers. The goal is to prevent the creation of monopolies or oligopolies that can harm competition in the market.

The Federal Government Has the Power to Investigate and to Try