A merger between two or more companies that compete in the same business and geographical market is known as ________.
A)a horizontal merger
B)a vertical merger
C)a unilateral refusal to deal
D)conscious parallelism

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A horizontal merger involves the combination of two or more companies that are direct competitors in the same industry and geographic market. This type of merger can raise significant antitrust concerns because it reduces competition and may lead to higher prices and reduced quality for consumers.

A Merger Between Two or More Companies That Compete in the Same