What type of mergers is generally the subject of antitrust laws?
A)Conglomerate mergers only
B)Vertical mergers only
C)Horizontal mergers only
D)Vertical and horizontal mergers

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Antitrust laws are generally concerned with preventing both horizontal mergers (mergers between companies that are direct competitors in the same market) and vertical mergers (mergers between companies that operate at different stages of the same supply chain). Conglomerate mergers (mergers between companies that operate in unrelated industries) are typically not the subject of antitrust laws as they do not directly impact competition in a specific market.

What Type of Mergers Is Generally the Subject of Antitrust