This papers analyses how horizontal mergers affect innovation activities of the merged entity and its non-merging competitors. We develop an oligopoly model with heterogeneous firms to derive empirically testable implications. Our model predicts that a merger is more likely to be profitable in...

In this paper, we summarize the economic literature on non-price effects of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Specifically, we discuss the effects of M&As on innovation, product variety, and sustainability. Although the relationship is theoretically ambiguous, the vast majority of ex-post...

This paper argues against the rapid implementation of capacity mechanisms in Germany. There is no systematic, non-temporary market failure in the German wholesale electricity market which could justify such a Government intervention. Neither the low elasticity of demand nor debatable public good...

In dem vorliegenden Beitrag wurde die steuerliche Inzidenz der seit 2011 erhobenen Kernbrennstoffsteuer analysiert. Erörtert wurde, ob und inwieweit (a) die Steuer materiell von den Betreibern von Kernkraftwerken getragen wird und (b) ob und inwieweit eine Vor- oder Rückwälzung der Steuer...