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Coopetition in The Pharma Industry: Challenges for Antitrust

November 2024, Volume 2

Coopetition — collaboration between competitors — is a powerful driver of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical companies successfully share resources, R&D and skills to develop new drugs and explore new market opportunities. Coopetition can transform competition and innovation dynamics, benefitting both the industry and consumers. Thus, its positive effects...

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In this issue

Coopetition in The Pharma Industry: Challenges for Antitrust
Juan Delgado, Lourdes Sosa
Dec 12, 2024
Symmetry and the Sixth Force: The Essential Role of Complements
Adam Brandenburger, Barry Nalebuff
Dec 12, 2024
ESG Collaborations in Light of European Antitrust Policy and Enforcement Trends
Christian Ritz, Julia Gingelmaier, Kyra Harmes
Dec 12, 2024

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