The Department of Justice generally
A)is not involved in merger policy.
B)opposes horizontal mergers but permits conglomerate mergers.
C)opposes only mergers that might reduce competition.
D)opposes mergers whose apparent motive is obtaining economies of scale.

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The Department of Justice opposes mergers that might reduce competition, which is in line with antitrust laws aimed at protecting and promoting fair competition in the market. The DOJ does not have a predetermined stance on the type of merger (horizontal or conglomerate) but evaluates the potential impact on competition. Therefore, options B and D are incorrect. Option A is incorrect as the DOJ is actively involved in merger policy through its antitrust division.

The Department of Justice Generally