Economics B A-Level
Vertical integration
What Vertical integration means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Vertical integration
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Merging with a firm at a different stage of production in the same industry, which can be forward or backward.
Topics that use Vertical integration
- Methods of growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Diversification
- Horizontal integration
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Organic growth
- Conglomerate integration
- Inorganic growth
Using Vertical integration in the exam
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