We consider takeover bidding in a Cournot oligopoly when firms have private information concerning the synergy effect …, supplemented by entry fees. Since non-merged firms benefit from a merger if the synergies are low, bidders are subject to a … oligopoly game. …

We consider takeover bidding in a Cournot oligopoly when firms have private information concerning the synergy effect …, supplemented by entry fees. Since non-merged firms benefit from a merger if the synergies are low, bidders are subject to a … oligopoly game. …

employment of merger simulation models (MSMs) in merger-control procedures during the past almost 15 years. Merger simulation is … a classification of state-of-the-art MSMs and review their previous employment in merger cases as well as the problems … and limitations currently associated with their use in merger control. In summary, MSMs represent an important and …

effects. -- merger simulation ; merger control ; antitrust ; oligopoly theory ; auction models ; mergers & acquisitions … employment of merger simulation models in merger control procedures during the past almost 15 years. Merger simulation is … of state-of-the-art merger simulation models and review their previous employment in merger cases as well as the problems …

effects. -- merger simulation ; merger control ; antitrust ; oligopoly theory ; auction models ; mergers & acquisitions … employment of merger simulation models in merger control procedures during the past almost 15 years. Merger simulation is … of state-of-the-art merger simulation models and review their previous employment in merger cases as well as the problems …

design. The model has many applications, including rent seeking, R&D, oligopoly, public goods provision, and tragedy of the …