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Part $1$

Since$1987,$ hundreds of hospital mergers have taken place in the United$$ States, and rarely has the U$.$S$.$ Federal Trade Commission challenged a hospital merger.

What can you infer about the structure of the market in hospital$$ services?

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Part $1$

We can infer that the structure of the market in hospital services is such that$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

A$.$

a merger will not result in increased market power

B$.$

the HHI is greater than$2,500$

C$.$

there is little competition but a merger will cut hospital costs

D$.$

a merger will increase hospital costs