The index that the U.S.government currently uses to determine whether a merger should be allowed is the _____

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The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is a commonly used measure by the U.S. government to determine whether a proposed merger or acquisition would result in an undesirable level of market concentration. The HHI is calculated by summing the squared market shares of all firms in the market, with higher values indicating higher concentration. An HHI above 2500 signals a highly concentrated market, while an HHI below 1500 indicates a market with low concentration. By using this index, the government can assess potential antitrust concerns and make informed decisions on whether to approve or block a merger.

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