81. This refers to banks buying building societies and immediately closing their branches to reduce competition. 82. They said those moves might reduce competition, push up fares and reduce service. 83. This move pleased consumer advocates, who said that a merger with US Airways would raise fares and reduce competition. 84. Three marketers have gone bankrupt, reducing competition. 85. Travel agents say further consolidation could reduce competition, steepen price increases and limit the discounting. 86. US steel makers are stepping up the fight to reduce competition from imports. 87. What mitigates most against destructive self-comparisons is an environment in which teachers work to reduce competition, says Katz. 88. With its industry witnesses, the government is arguing that Microsoft bullied companies into deals that reduce competition and do not result in any discernible consumer benefit. 89. Byers said the MMC report concluded that the takeover would have reduced competition for the broadcasting rights to Premier League matches. 90. Critics have argued the deals will reduce competition in the banking industry and drive financial services fees higher. |