CRA was retained to assist Pearson plc’s antitrust counsel in the US and Canada in matters related to the proposed merger between trade publishers Penguin and Random House. Our experts analyzed pricing patterns, demand and supply determinants, competitive effects, and efficiencies in both upstream (publishing) and downstream (distribution) markets. Competition authorities in all involved jurisdictions reviewed and cleared the merger.
Special interests vs. the public interest: The cost of STR restrictions on households, cities, and visitors
STRs have provided a competitive alternative to hotels, helping owners earn income and afford their homes. They also support local jobs and businesses and...