We show how temporary ownership by private equity firms affects industry structure, competition and welfare. Temporary ownership leads to strong investment incentives because equilibrium resale prices are determined by buyers incentives to block rivals from obtaining assets. These incentives...

The article considers the question of a choice of the optimum scheme of financing mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the environment of international corporations. Methods and ways of financing integration transactions are considered and key factors and system processes of realization of these...