A merger that combines two or more producers of the same good or service is called a ________ merger.
A) vertical
B) horizontal
C) slanting
D) sideways

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A horizontal merger is a type of merger where two or more firms producing the same goods or services merge together. This can lead to increased market power and potentially anticompetitive behavior. In contrast, a vertical merger combines firms that are at different stages in the production process, such as a manufacturing company merging with a supplier of raw materials.

A Merger That Combines Two or More Producers of the Same