Most often, the competition authorities approve combinations based on the tradeoff between the expected efficiency gains and the likely effect on market power creation. However, the realities may be different from the expected synergy creation since merger regulations are ex ante in nature. The...

chapter 1 Introduction -- chapter 2 Concepts, evolution and policy points -- chapter 3 Cross-border deals: extent, nature and structure -- chapter 4 M&As and technological performance -- chapter 5 Production efficiency of firms with mergers and acquisitions -- chapter 6 Mergers, competition and...

Most often, the competition authorities approve combinations based on the tradeoff between the expected efficiency gains and the likely effect on market power creation. However, the realities may be different from the expected synergy creation since merger regulations are ex ante in nature. The...