A clear, consistent consensus has been reached based upon not only economic theory, but also empirical evidence: Vertical restraints (including mergers) frequently yield procompetitive benefits ...

There are mergers to establish “economies of scale” that create efficiencies and can produce more services or products at a lower cost. “Vertical mergers” occur when two companies in the ...

Citations: McCareins, Mark. 2019. How to Navigate a Vertical Merger after the ATT and Time Warner Ruling. Kellogg Insight.