CRA economists advised counsel to Lowe’s on its acquisition of RONA throughout the Competition Bureau’s review of the transaction. On May 12, 2016, the Bureau issued a “No Action Letter” and concluded the transaction is unlikely to lessen or prevent competition substantially. CRA’s main econometric analyses focused on product and geographic market definition and competition in local markets. To read more, click the link below.
Antitrust issues in e-commerce
Furthermore, the growth of technology has significantly affected antitrust and competition analysis. The importance of innovation, the dynamic nature of the...