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horizontal intergration- buying out or driving out competitors. ex. Rockefeller, Standard Oil vertical intergration- controlling all steps in a proccess of making something raw a finished product. ex. Carnegie Steel

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Horizontal integration can help a company by expanding its market share and reducing competition by acquiring similar businesses. Vertical integration can help by gaining better control over the supply chain, increasing efficiency, and potentially reducing costs. Both strategies can lead to increased profits and a stronger competitive position in the market.

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