Which of the following is NOT a factor used in determining the anticompetitive effects of a horizontal merger under the Clayton Act?
A) The level of concentration in the market
B) The market shares of the firms involved in the transaction
C) Whether the market is structurally conducive to anticompetitive behavior
D) The market price of the buyer's stock

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The market price of the buyer's stock is not a factor used in determining the anticompetitive effects of a horizontal merger under the Clayton Act. The other three factors mentioned, i.e., the level of concentration in the market, the market shares of the firms involved, and the structural conditions of the market, are all factors that are considered in this analysis.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor Used in Determining