A为什么不对？

问题如下：

The chance of punitive regulatory action after the investigation of the steel industry merger is:

选项：

A.likely due to the economic impact of the layoffs. B.likely due to exclusive dealing with some customers. C.unlikely due to price declines that benefit most customers.

解释：

Solution

B is correct. The special exclusive nature of the contracts is an anticompetitive arrangement and may attract punitive regulatory action. The layoffs are not evidence of anticompetitive behavior. Price declines might be evidence of predatory pricing.

A is incorrect. The layoffs are not evidence of anticompetitive behavior and therefore not likely to attract punitive regulatory action.

C is incorrect. Price declines might be evidence of predatory pricing, which is an anticompetitive practice and may attract punitive regulatory action.