Compare and contrast the main arguments and outcomes for the three hallmark anti-trust cases discussed in the Lecture for Module 11 - U.S. Steel (1920), Alcoa (1945), and DuPont cellophane (1956). Do you think the interpretation of the anti-trust laws was a factor in the outcome of these three cases? Explain.
Explain the differences between the three types of mergers (horizontal, vertical and conglomerate). What might the benefits be for each type of merger? When do you think mergers are most likely to be challenged by the regulatory agencies? Explain.