2. How would you expect antitrust authorities to react to: LO21.2

a. A proposed merger of Ford and General Motors.

b. Evidence of secret meetings by contractors to rig bids for highway construction projects.

c. A proposed merger of a large shoe manufacturer and a chain of retail shoe stores.

d. A proposed merger of a small life-insurance company and a regional candy manufacturer.

e. An automobile rental firm that charges higher rates for lastminute rentals than for rentals reserved weeks in advance.