Economics B A-Level
Inorganic growth
What Inorganic growth means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Inorganic growth
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Expansion through external mergers and acquisitions, happening when a business joins with or buys another business.
Topics that use Inorganic growth
- Methods of growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Diversification
- Horizontal integration
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Organic growth
- Conglomerate integration
- Vertical integration
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