In this paper, the authors propose an index for scoring coordination incentives, which they call the “coordination GUPPI” or cGUPPI. This paper describes the cGUPPI methodology and its properties, including its relationship to the GUPPI used to score unilateral effects. It also illustrates the mechanics of the cGUPPI methodology with several examples of hypothetical mergers. To read more, click the link below.
How capacity constraints shape unilateral price effects in horizontal mergers
Examples include hospitals with a fixed number of beds, and hotels with a fixed number of rooms. In the article “Unilateral Price Effects in Horizontal...