The Competition Bureau will prevent a merger from taking place if
A)the merger will prevent or reduce competition substantially.
B)the merger will prevent or reduce competition in the slightest.
C)the merger will result in higher profits for the merged firms.
D)the merger will increase market concentration.

Question

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The Competition Bureau will only prevent a merger from taking place if it will substantially prevent or reduce competition. While B, C, and D may be factors that the Bureau considers, they alone are not enough to justify blocking a merger.

The Competition Bureau Will Prevent a Merger from Taking Place