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The competitive effects of not-for-profit hospital mergers: a case study

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A merger of two nonprofit hospitals in a limited market led to price increases not related to quality increases, thus supporting the argument to enforce merger regulations with nonprofit as well as for-profit entities.

Author: Vita, Michael G., Sacher, Seth
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
Hotels and motels, Statistical Data Included, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Health care industry, Social services, Social services industry

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The competitive effects of Not-for-Profit hospital mergers: A case study

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Research information into the merger of non profit hospitals is given. The research finds that when non profit competition is reduced through non profit mergers, price increases were found.

Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001

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Merger, ease of entry and entry deterrence in a dynamic model

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A study is conducted to analyze the impact of speed of merger activity on industrial market power and competitive strength.

Author: Zabojnik, Jan, Marino, Anthony M.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2006
Science & research, Analysis, Competitive advantage, Market power

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Acquisitions and mergers, Hospitals, Nonprofit organizations
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