Using a sample of 167 mergers during the period 1990-2002 involving 544 firms either as merging firms or competitors …, we contrast a measure of the merger's profitability based on event studies with one based on accounting data. We find … case of anticompetitive mergers. …

This paper presents a broad retrospective evaluation of mergers and merger decisions in the digital sector. We first … investigated mergers and whether a more effective merger control regime can be achieved within the current legal framework. … theories of harm in major merger cases in the past few years. We then analyse the characteristics of almost 300 acquisitions …

This paper presents a broad retrospective evaluation of mergers and merger decisions in the digital sector. We first … investigated mergers and whether a more effective merger control regime can be achieved within the current legal framework. … theories of harm in major merger cases in the past few years. We then analyse the characteristics of almost 300 acquisitions …

accurately evaluate the economic impact of mergers. Using a detailed dataset for the leading manufacturers in the US during the … late nineties, I evaluate the welfare effects of the biggest ($25 billion) merger in the history of the PC industry between … compute the welfare effects. I extend previous research by analysing the merger effects not only for the whole market but also …

This article identifies certain problems faced by parties to transnational merger transactions in view of the global … proliferation in recent years of competition (and, specifically, merger review) laws. After considering the pros and cons of merger … usefully perform in order to make transnational merger review fairer and more efficient …

-competitive patent settlements and hold-ups in relation to standard setting processes, in addition to the modern focus on mergers that …