Pre-empting technology competition through firm acquisitions

Ch. Grimpe; K. Hussinger

doi:10.1016/j.econlet.2008.01.003

Pre-empting technology competition through firm acquisitions

Ch. Grimpe, K. Hussinger^*

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Abstract

This paper shows that firms engage in horizontal mergers and acquisitions to pre-empt competition in technology markets. Making use of the patent application procedure at the european patent office we introduce a measure for potential entry barriers in technology markets.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	189-191
Journal	Economics Letters
Volume	100
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econlet.2008.01.003
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2008

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