Economics B A-Level
Horizontal integration
What Horizontal integration means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Horizontal integration
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Merging with a competitor at the same stage of production in the same industry, such as two rival banks joining to increase market share.
Topics that use Horizontal integration
- Methods of growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Diversification
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Organic growth
- Conglomerate integration
- Inorganic growth
- Vertical integration
Using Horizontal integration in the exam
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