Paper #1736

Títol:

Big tech mergers

Autors:

Massimo Motta i Martin Peitz

Data:

Juliol 2020

Resum:

Big tech mergers are frequently occurring events. What are the competitive effects of these mergers? With the help of a simple model we identify the acquisition of potential competitors as a pressing issue for merger control in digital industries. We also sketch a few recent theories of harm of horizontal and conglomerate mergers that are potentially relevant in digital industries. Finally, we draw some policy recommendations on how to deal with mergers in such industries.

Paraules clau:

merger policy, digital markets, potential competition, conglomerate mergers

Codis JEL:

L41, L13, K21

Àrea de Recerca:

Economia de l'Empresa i Organització Industrial

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