Microeconomics: Principles, Applications, and Tools (8th Edition)

by O'Sullivan, Arthur; Sheffrin, Steven; Perez, Stephen

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0-13294-886-9

ISBN 13: 978-0-13294-886-9

Chapter 13 - Controlling Market Power: Antitrust and Regulation - Exercises - 13.2 Antitrust Policy - Page 311: 2.3

Answer

decrease consumers

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The merger of Staples with Office Depot allowed for a 13% price increase. Blocking the merger saved 1.1billion $ for consumers.

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