Multiple Choice
The iconic American drink-maker, Coca-Cola, announced plans in 2008 to buy the dominant Chinese fruit juice company for $2.5 billion. But China just rolled out a new law to guard against business monopolies. How would this rent-seeking behavior by Coca-Cola most likely affect efficiency in the drink market?
A) Profit would increase.
B) Producer surplus would increase.
C) Consumer surplus would decrease.
D) Deadweight loss would increase.
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