Which of the following statements regarding 'monopoly mergers' is FALSE?
A)Society as a whole bears the cost of monopoly strategies, so most countries have antitrust laws that limit such activity.
B)It is often argued that merging with or acquiring a major rival enables a firm to substantially reduce competition within the industry and thereby increase profits.
C)Financial researchers have found that the share prices of other firms in the same industry did not significantly increase following the announcement of a merger within the industry.
D)While only the merging company benefits when competition is reduced, all companies in an industry pay the associated costs.

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When competition is reduced due to a merger, it can benefit not only the merging company but also other companies in the industry, as they may also experience reduced competitive pressure and potentially higher profits.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding 'Monopoly Mergers' Is FALSE