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Fight, fold or settle? Modelling the reaction to FTC merger challenges.

Authors :
Coate, Malcolm B.
Kleit, Andrew N.
Source :
Economic Inquiry. Oct95, Vol. 33 Issue 4, p537. 15p. 3 Charts.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Models the reaction of business firms to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decisions which seek to block proposed horizontal mergers. Issues in merger enforcement; Background on the FTC; Overview of the merger review process; Modelling of the fight vs. fold vs. settle process.

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Subjects :
*GOVERNMENT policy on mergers & acquisitions

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00952583
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economic Inquiry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9512062692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1465-7295.1995.tb01880.x
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