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 in the Middle East: New competition laws, and time for more economics?
In the Middle East, competition law is being increasingly enforced and new laws introduced. However, little has been said about how, if at all the role...