Vertical integration allows the firm to gain market power as the firm develops the ability to save on its operations, avoid market costs, improve product quality, and possibly protect its technology from its rivals.

A. True

B. False

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Vertical integration allows the firm to gain market power as the firm develops the ability to save on its operations, avoid market costs, improve product quality, and possibly protect its technology from its rivals. A. True B. False

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