This paper examines a homogeneous-good Bertrand-Edgeworth oligopoly model to explore the role of firm size and number in pricing. We consider the price impact of merger, break up, investment, divestment, entry and exit. A merger leads to higher prices only when it increases the size of the...

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of satellite accounts produced by national statistical organisations. The aim of this paper is to help understand the reasons for this increase and identify the need for further guidance and coordination. The paper presents the role...