Which of the following statements is true?

Select one:

a.Mergers in the first part of the twenty-first century will be driven by cash-rich companies looking to acquire businesses that will enhance their position in the marketplace.

b.Takeovers always increase a firm's productivity.

c.There will be fewer mergers that involve investors from other countries.

d.Economists and financial analysts agree that mergers are good for the economy.

e.Mergers in the first part of the twenty-first century will see an increase in debt financing.