Differences in prices paid by putative class members (quot;price dispersionquot;) often become a focal point for class certification in antitrust matters. This paper discusses how an economic analysis of the existence, extent, and nature of price dispersion faced by plaintiffs seeking class...

One purpose in awarding economic damages is to make a plaintiff “whole” by returning them to the same economic position they would have been in absent some challenged conduct. A key concept inherent in such damages assessments is that of the “but-for market.” Because damages often are...

While it is recognized that MFNs may be pro-competitive, there has been increased antitrust scrutiny regarding their potential anticompetitive effects, which is the focus of this article. A standard price-setting duopoly model is used to illustrate these concerns and to show that the...

Event studies are an analytical tool used in a wide range of circumstances to empirically assess the economic or financial impact of unexpected events or the release of new information. This article briefly describes their use in analyzing natural experiments to inform geographic market...