This paper examines the costs of recent sovereign defaults using synthetic control methods, a novel econometric … these costs. In particular, our results are consistent with the selective use of direct trade sanctions as punishment for … sovereign defaults. -- Sovereign defaults ; Default costs ; Case study ; Synthetic control methods …

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 …