Privatization and mergers in mixed oligopoly models

Authors

  • Jose Mendez

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to complement the existing literature on horizontal mergers, by setting a Cournot mixed oligopoly model. Specifically, the merger paradox is qualified by proving that a merger could be profitable for the merging firms even if it does not include most market firms. Furthermore, it is proved that a merger can only be welfare improving if the degree of privatization of the public firm is low enough.

Keywords:

Mixed oligopoly, privatization, mergers