CRA’s Antitrust and Competition Economics practice is a leader in providing economic analysis, advice, and testimony for antitrust and merger cases worldwide. Our work as antitrust experts focuses on rigorous empirical assessments of whether competition in a market has been (or will be) adversely affected, leaving consumers to face higher prices, fewer choices, or stifled innovation.

Dating back to CRA’s founding over 50 years ago, our projects are often led by prominent scholars studying the economics of industrial organization and antitrust—including Fiona Scott Morton (Yale), Kevin Murphy (Chicago), Steven Salop (Georgetown), and Carl Shapiro (Berkeley). CRA’s expertise in antitrust and competition economics finds application in a wide range of cases including those related to monopolization, collusion, exclusive dealing, innovation policy, and merger review. We tailor our analyses to the facts of each case, employing tools such as econometrics, game theory, upward pricing pressure analysis, or merger simulation as needed. Whether before a court or a regulatory agency, CRA consultants set a high standard for the clear communication of sophisticated economic analysis in complex cases.

Clients include government agencies, law firms, and corporations of all sizes. Our engagements address issues at the forefront of the evolution of antitrust policy and enforcement. Projects arising from antitrust litigation include competitive analysis of open versus integrated software systems (e.g. iPod/iTunes integration), two-sided payment platforms (e.g. credit/debit card payment systems), and delayed entry of generic pharmaceuticals. Merger review projects undertaken by CRA’s teams span a wide spectrum of industries, and often involve the evaluation of high-profile acquisitions. Past engagements include Microsoft/LinkedIn, CVS/Aetna, Staples/Office Depot, AT&T/T-Mobile, and Virgin America/Alaska Airlines.