Merger Analysis

Micronomics has extensive experience assessing the competitive impact of mergers and acquisitions, and have consulted on a wide range of issues related to both horizontal and vertical transactions. Our consultants have developed specialized models for predicting the magnitude of unilateral price effects. This analysis requires a thorough understanding of market structure, consumer behavior and barriers to entry. Substantial in-house programming capability and state-of-the-art database management skills have allowed us to handle even the most complex cases. Our experts have provided testimony and presented White Papers to all of the primary antitrust enforcement agencies.

Prior engagements have included:

  • Defining relevant antitrust markets

  • Examining the nature of competition

  • Measuring market concentration

  • Analyzing the potential for exercise of monopoly or monopsony power

  • Estimating merger efficiencies