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The Appraisal of Mergers in High Technology Markets Under the EU Merger Control Regulation: From Microsoft/Skype to Facebook/WhatsApp

By  |  January 27, 2015

Posted by Social Science Research Network

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    The Appraisal of Mergers in High Technology Markets Under the EU Merger Control Regulation: From Microsoft/Skype to Facebook/WhatsApp– Michele Giannino

    Abstract: High technology markets are dynamic, fast-growing sectors characterized by a fast-paced innovation. Dominant positions in these markets may be challenged by innovators provided that entry barriers are not high. This paper examines the approach taken by the Commission in assessing under the EU Merger Control Regulation (EUMR) the competition impact of mergers in high technology markets in the recent Microsoft/Skype, and Facebook/WhatsApp merger cases.