Crossing the Rubicon: Why the Comcast/Time Warner Cable Merger Should Be Blocked

Abstract

Comcast and Time Warner Cable say their proposed $45 billion merger would not raise prices -- and instead lead to real benefits -- for cable and broadband customers across the country.

But, as we discuss, the deal raises serious concerns of a creeping monopolist and the ability of a powerful media buyer to harm rivals.

Keywords: cable, broadband, antitrust, Section 7, incipiency

JEL Classification: K21, L40, L41, L42