horizontal merger activity. We propose a theoretically-backed methodological approach to classify mergers that yields more … information on merger types and merger effects, and that can, moreover, distinguish between mergers characterized largely by … approach is that it encompasses the impact of merger events not only on merging firms (custom in the literature), but also on …

We estimate the deterrence effects of European Commission (EC) merger policy instruments over the 1990-2009 period. Our … remedies, and preventions – phase-1 remedies lead to fewer merger notifications in subsequent years. Furthermore, the …

-based synergies in horizontal merger activity. We propose a schematic to classify mergers that yields more information on merger types … and merger effects, and that can, moreover, distinguish between mergers characterized largely by collusion-based synergies … encompasses the impact of merger events not only on merging firms - as is custom - but also on non-merging competitor firms (the …