CRA economists advised counsel to Virgin America throughout the DOJ review of its acquisition by Alaska Airlines. The DOJ approved the merger requiring some restrictions on the ongoing code share relationship between Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Code sharing allows partner airlines to sell seats on each other’s flights.
Trends in competition in the United States: what does the evidence show?
Has the United States economy become less competitive in recent decades? One might think so based on a body of research that has rapidly become influential for...