Quantitative Methods for Evaluating the Unilateral Effects of Mergers

B-Tier
Journal: Review of Industrial Organization
Year: 2021
Volume: 58
Issue: 1
Pages: 143-177

Authors (2)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Abstract We describe the quantitative modeling techniques that are used in horizontal merger review for the evaluation of unilateral effects, and discuss how the 2010 Horizontal Merger Guidelines helped legitimize these methods and motivate scholarly research. We cover markets that feature differentiated products pricing, auctions and negotiations, and homogeneous products, in turn. We also develop connections between quantitative modeling and market concentration screens that are based on the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI).

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:kap:revind:v:58:y:2021:i:1:d:10.1007_s11151-020-09805-8
Journal Field
Industrial Organization
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29