Helps students understand the principles behind the competition and competition policy in the context of the proposed GE-Honeywell merger. U.S. Department of Justice has already approved the deal, and is currently being considered by the European Commission. Competition Commissioner Mario Monti, to analyze the economic implications of the proposed merger and to assess how it will affect the competitors, customers and product markets. It should also address the key political decisions. In the understanding of the nuances of the transaction, students identify various sources of value and must decide whether generated improve social welfare in the long term. Decision on whether to approve the merger, and on what terms, gives students an understanding of the complexities of operating under multiple regulatory regimes. "Hide
by Mihir A. Desai, Mark F. Veblen, Belén Villalonga Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: December 23, 2003. Prod. #: 204081-PDF-ENG
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