Expedia, a third-party online travel-booking company proposed an acquisition of Orbitz, another third-party online travel-booking company. Several hotel companies and consumer advocates objected on the grounds that the result would be that the merged company would control 75% of the third-party online booking business. What standard will the Justice Department apply in determining whether to approve the merger? a. the quality of service at Orbitz b. the views of the hotels and consumer advocates c. whether the merger will affect competition d. the fairness of the merger terms
