Efectos de integraciones de firmas en mercados de bienes homogéneos /The effects of firm mergers on homogenous goods markets

This article models the potential effects of firm mergers on the price of a market for homogenous goods. The analysis is carried out according to two scenarios: a) firms have similar levels of technology at their disposal and b) a degree of heterogeneity is assumed between groups of firms. It is fou...

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Published in:Revista finanzas y política económica 2016-01, Vol.8 (1), p.157
Main Authors: Saavedra, Juan Pablo Herrera, Navarro, Dennis Sánchez
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Acquisitions & mergers
Impact analysis
Oligopoly
Studies
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Summary:This article models the potential effects of firm mergers on the price of a market for homogenous goods. The analysis is carried out according to two scenarios: a) firms have similar levels of technology at their disposal and b) a degree of heterogeneity is assumed between groups of firms. It is found that even when mechanisms are in place to favor efficiency in product supply, there is a risk that prices will increase.
ISSN:2248-6046
2011-7663