Which of the following statements is false?
A) Merger activity is greater during economic expansions than during contractions and correlates with bull markets.
B) Merger activity is greater during economic contractions than during expansions and correlates with bear markets.
C) According to Thomson Reuters, 2007 saw the value of merger and acquisition activity hit an all-time high, with over $4.5 trillion worth of deals announced globally.
D) The latest merger wave came to a crashing end as the credit crisis of late 2007 and 2008 curtailed the ability to finance mergers.

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Statement B is false as it states that merger activity is greater during economic contractions, which is not supported by research or data. The correct statement is A, which states that merger activity is greater during economic expansions. Statement C is true as it reflects the peak of merger activity in 2007, and statement D is also true as the credit crisis did have a significant impact on merger activity.

Which of the Following Statements Is False