Justice Department guidelines indicate that they will challenge mergers in highly concentrated industries if the postmerger index changes by more than _____points, with presumption of enhanced market power if the change is more than _____points.
A) 50; 100
B) 50; 2500
C) 100; 200
D) 1,000; 2,500

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According to the question, the Justice Department guidelines indicate that they will challenge mergers in highly concentrated industries if the postmerger index changes by more than 100 points, with a presumption of enhanced market power if the change is more than 200 points. Therefore, the correct answer is C, with the index change requirement being 100 points and the presumption of enhanced market power requirement being 200 points. Choices A, B, and D do not match the given guidelines.

Justice Department Guidelines Indicate That They Will Challenge Mergers in Highly