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Why Dow and DuPont Decided to Merge
Dow and DuPont have announced the biggest merger plan in the history of the chemical industry. As a measure of their role in the economy, the new combine would then split into three new companies focused on agriculture, plastics and so-called "specialty chemicals."
By Warren Olney • • 6m ListenDow and DuPont have announced the biggest merger plan in the history of the chemical industry. As a measure of their role in the economy, the new combine would then split into three new companies focused on agriculture, plastics and so-called "specialty chemicals." Brooke Sutherland, columnist for Gadfly, Bloomberg's new site for fast commentary, considers what the merger will mean for investors and agriculture.
