Vertical Mergers, Raising Rivals’ Costs and Foreclosure in a Network Industry

Oyenuga, Adekola (2014) Vertical Mergers, Raising Rivals’ Costs and Foreclosure in a Network Industry. Modern Economy, 05 (04). pp. 443-460. ISSN 2152-7245

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Abstract

Foreclosure through raising a network rival’s costs may not be detrimental in the short-term, but in the longer-term it may allow a predator to expand its market share. The focus of antitrust opinion in assessing potential vertical mergers should therefore be on the longer-term effects of such mergers.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Middle East Library > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 15 Jul 2023 07:23
Last Modified: 05 Jun 2024 10:19
URI: http://editor.openaccessbook.com/id/eprint/1280

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