1. Which of the following is a market share factor that federal regulators consider when determining the legality of horizontal mergers?

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The probable future competitive strength of the acquired firm.

The probability of increasing concentration in the relevant market.

The existence of barriers to the entry of new competitors into the relevant market.

The prior conduct of the acquiring firm and the acquired firm.

2.

Section 2(a) of the Robinson-Patman Act does not directly address the legality of:

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functional discounts.

partial payment discounts.

accumulation discounts.

quantity discounts.

3.

Section 8 of the Clayton Act, as modified by the Antitrust Amendments Act of 1990, prohibits the same individuals from controlling competing corporations when those individuals are:

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mid-level officers.

managerial employees.

shareholders.

directors or senior officers.