Geographic Market Definition in the Merger Guidelines: A Retrospective Analysis

Since the initial Merger Guidelines in 1968, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have revised their merger enforcement screen over the course of six versions. This article examines the evolution of the geographic market component of the Guidelines and the economic implications of...

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Main Authors: Elzinga, K.G (Author), Howell, V.M (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer New York LLC 2018
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