Will Verizon-Yahoo Face Aetna, Anthem U.S. Scrutiny?

The transcript discusses regulatory challenges for Yahoo's deal, focusing on the lack of market overlap and competition. It then shifts to the healthcare industry, where the DOJ plans to block major mergers due to reduced competition. The discussion highlights the complexities of healthcare mergers and the DOJ's strong stance on maintaining competition. The role of the government in promoting competition is examined, with references to Obama's executive order. Finally, the potential approaches of future administrations, specifically Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's, towards competition and antitrust issues are speculated.

What is the main reason the Justice Department is blocking the healthcare mergers?

• To support the growth of smaller healthcare companies

• To reduce the number of major players from five to three

• To encourage more mergers in the healthcare industry

• To increase the number of major players in the industry

What strategy are Aetna and Humana considering to overcome the Justice Department's opposition?

• Offering more divestitures

• Merging with another company

• Reducing their market share

• Increasing their market presence

How does the Justice Department's current approach to competition differ from past years?

• They focus on geographical breakdowns

• They consider the national market landscape

• They ignore market concentration

• They encourage more mergers

What is a significant factor in the Justice Department's newfound strength in blocking deals?

• Increased support from the healthcare industry

• Success in previous court cases

• Lack of competition in the market

• Support from the current administration

What is the Democratic platform's stance on competition and antitrust issues?

• They support more mergers

• They encourage competition and antitrust strength

• They focus on geographical market breakdowns

• They oppose all forms of competition