The Year in Review: Economics at the Antitrust Division, 2005-2006

22 Pages Posted: 27 Jan 2007

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Ken Heyer

U.S. Department of Justice

Eric R. Emch

U.S. Department of Justice

Beth

Government of the United States of America - Economic Analysis Group

Abstract

This paper covers the activities of the Economic Analysis Group (EAG) of the Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, during 2005-2006. It describes the economic analysis undertaken by EAG in several important investigations, appellate matters, and other activities as an advocate for competition.

Keywords: antitrust, cartels, mergers, prisoner's dilemma

Suggested Citation

Heyer, Ken and Emch, Eric and Armington, Elizabeth, The Year in Review: Economics at the Antitrust Division, 2005-2006. Review of Industrial Organization November 2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=959476

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Eric Emch

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Elizabeth Armington

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