A merger between U. S. Steel and General Motors would be an example of a A. horizontal merger. B. conglomerate merger. C. conspiracy in restraint of trade. D. vertical merger

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Kolby Haynes

29 February, 17:32

A merger between U. S. Steel and General Motors would be an example of a A. horizontal merger. B. conglomerate merger. C. conspiracy in restraint of trade. D. vertical merger

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Marlene Boyd · Answer 1

Answer: vertical merger

Explanation: A vertical merger involves similar businesses that are involved in particular specialized needs. For example, US steel produces steel which is used in making automobiles. General motors needs steel to produce automobiles. A merger between these two Companies is termed a vertical merger. Another example can be a grocery store that sells chicken eggs purchasing a poultry farm that rears chicken.