In fact, above a certain size there is basically no benefit to society in allowing companies to acquire other companies. Mergers and acquisitions by extremely l

In fact, above a certain size there is basically no benefit to society in allowing companies to acquire other companies. Mergers and acquisitions by extremely large organizations should simply not be permitted, unless they can demonstrate a clear benefit to the public good (with a very high burden of proof). Doing that without first breaking up these giants would be a disaster, though.