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Correia da silva, Joao, Jullien, Bruno
, Lefouili, Yassine and Pinho, Joana
(2019)
Horizontal Mergers Between Multi-Sided Platforms: Insights from Cournot Competition.
Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, vol. 28 (n° 1).
pp. 109-124.
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Abstract
This paper discusses the literature on horizontal mergers between multi-sided platforms and argues that the Cournot model can provide useful insights into the welfare effects of such mergers. To illustrate those insights, we develop a simple model in which two-sided platforms offer a homogeneous service and compete à la Cournot, and derive the effects of "average-marginal-cost-preserving" mergers on consumers on both sides of the market. We conclude with a discussion of several research avenues that could be explored to understand better the impact of horizontal mergers between multi-sided platforms.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Date: | January 2019 |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Mergers, Multi-Sided Platforms, Cournot Competition |
| JEL Classification: | D43 - Oligopoly and Other Forms of Market Imperfection L41 - Monopolization; Horizontal Anticompetitive Practices |
| Subjects: | B- ECONOMIE ET FINANCE |
| Divisions: | TSE-R (Toulouse) |
| Site: | UT1 |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Sep 2018 09:22 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Sep 2021 11:32 |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:tse-fr.eu:32920 |
| URI: | https://publications.ut-capitole.fr/id/eprint/26228 |
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