The government is most likely to challenge a merger that:
A) is of the vertical type.
B) is of the conglomerate type.
C) results in a substantial lessening of competition, regardless of its type.
D) results in any lessening of competition.

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The government's main concern in challenging a merger is to prevent a substantial lessening of competition in the market. Therefore, it is more likely to challenge a merger that results in such an outcome, regardless of its type (horizontal, vertical, or conglomerate). Thus, option C is the best choice. Options A and B are not necessarily more or less likely to be challenged by the government if they do not result in a substantial lessening of competition. Option D is too broad and does not reflect the government's specific goal in challenging a merger.

The Government Is Most Likely to Challenge a Merger That