Horizontal merger analysis under the DOJ/FTC guidelines
This section organizes the main components of modern horizontal merger analysis under the DOJ/FTC guidelines.
Contents
- Market definition
- Market participants
- Market concentration
- P's theory of harm
- Vertical mergers and conglomerate mergers
Place in the Framework
Guidelines analysis supplies a structured way to evaluate likely competitive effects through market definition, participants, concentration, theories of harm, and rebuttal evidence.
Working Notes
Use this page to organize guideline concepts and connect them to litigation burdens.