The _______ Act blocked _______ mergers where a(n) _______ in competition could be shown.
A) Clayton; horizontal; change
B) Celler-Kefauver; vertical; reduction
C) FTC; all; increase
D) Robinson-Patman; vertical; reduction

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The Celler-Kefauver Act blocked vertical mergers where a reduction in competition could be shown. The Clayton Act blocked horizontal mergers where a change in competition could be shown. The FTC Act applies to all mergers and acquisitions, but does not necessarily block them. The Robinson-Patman Act dealt with price discrimination, not mergers.

The _______ Act Blocked _______ Mergers Where A(n) _______ in Competition

The ___ Act Blocked _ Mergers Where A(n) _____ in Competition