The competitive balance argument for mergers
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An evaluation is presented on various merger scenarios and their potential effect on competition. It is posited that a firm's historical status, rather than its cost effectiveness, is a more certain indicator of the level of competition a merger would yield within an industry.
Publication Name: Australian Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0004-9018
Year: 2000
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Mergers in financial services: why the rush?
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An analysis is presented on the reasons behind bank mergers, along with the economic and social advantages and disadvantages they pose. It is argued that an outright ban on bank mergers may yield more negative than positive outcomes.
Publication Name: Australian Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0004-9018
Year: 2000
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The 'vigorous and effective competitor' in Australian merger analysis
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An evaluation is made of economic competition under proposed acquisition and merger guidelines. The importance of a firm's competitive status in the government's decision to approve or oppose a merger is also discussed.
Publication Name: Australian Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0004-9018
Year: 2000
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