All of the following factors are considered by U.S. antitrust regulators except for
A) Market share
B) Potential adverse competitive effects
C) Barriers to entry
D) Purchase price paid for the target firm
E) Efficiencies created by the combination

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The purchase price paid for the target firm is not among the factors considered by U.S. antitrust regulators when assessing a potential merger or acquisition. The other factors listed - market share, potential adverse competitive effects, barriers to entry, and efficiencies created by the combination - are all taken into consideration to ensure fair competition in the marketplace.

All of the Following Factors Are Considered by U