Economics B A-Level
Conglomerate integration
What Conglomerate integration means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conglomerate integration
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The merging of two businesses in entirely unrelated industries, which helps to diversify risk across different markets.
Topics that use Conglomerate integration
- Methods of growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Diversification
- Horizontal integration
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Organic growth
- Inorganic growth
- Vertical integration
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