11) Which of the following would NOT be considered a synergistic benefit from a merger?A) an improvement in distribution systemsB) economies of scale in productionC) decreased cost of capitalD) None of the above.12) A merger between two companies in unrelated fields of businessA) will always lead to economies of scale.B) will generally increase the value of the unified firm compared to the value of the twocompanies before the merger because of the benefits of diversification.C) may not have any synergistic effects.D) will necessarily lead to an increase in the market power of the merged company.13) The delay between when a problem occurs and when it is recognized is referred to as the:A)                                   Recognition lagB)                                    Action lagC)                                    Effectiveness lagD)                                   Policy lag  14) The delay between when a problem is recognized and when policy action is taken is referred to as the:A)             Recognition lagB)             Action lagC)             Effectiveness lagD)            Policy lag15) The delay between when a policy action is taken and when they affect the economy is referred to asthe:A)          Impact lagB)           Action lagC)           Recognition lagD)          Policy lag16)Which of the following is responsible for controlling the money supply?A) The CongressB) The Supreme CourtC) The Federal ReserveD) The President

11. To determine which of the options would NOT be considered a synergistic benefit from a merger, we need to evaluate each option.

A) An improvement in distribution systems: This can be considered a synergistic benefit as it can lead to increased efficiency and cost savings in delivering products or services.

B) Economies of scale in production: This is also a synergistic benefit as it allows for increased production efficiency and cost savings through the combined resources of the merged companies.

C) Decreased cost of capital: This is another potential synergistic benefit as a merger can lead to improved access to capital and lower borrowing costs.

D) None of the above: This option suggests that all of the mentioned benefits would be considered synergistic. Therefore, the correct answer is D) None of the above.

12. A merger between two companies in unrelated fields of business may not have any synergistic effects. While it is possible that the merger could lead to economies of scale or increased value due to diversification, it is not guaranteed. Therefore, the correct answer is C) may not have any synergistic effects.

13. The delay between when a problem occurs and when it is recognized is referred to as the recognition lag.

14. The delay between when a problem is recognized and when policy action is taken is referred to as the action lag.

15. The delay between when a policy action is taken and when they affect the economy is referred to as the impact lag.

16. The entity responsible for controlling the money supply is the Federal Reserve (option C).