Economies of vertical integration

Produced by achieving lower operating costs by owning all components of production and sometimes sales outlets rather than contracting with companies in the outside marketplace.

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Probably the best known sources of static efficiencies are "economies of scale," "economies of scope," and "economies of vertical integration."

Efficiencies in antitrust analysis: a view from the middle of the road

Economies of vertical integration can be tested using the TMCF by examining whether or not the cost function exhibits economies of scope.

Vertical integration efficiencies and electric utilities: a cost complementarity perspective

Evolving economic analysis gave substantial theoretical and empirical support for the existence and importance of real economies of vertical integration. Increasingly, vertical integration and mergers were seen as ways to realize efficiencies or avoid inefficiencies by reducing the cost of conducting transactions, improving information flows, and allowing better coordination in the use of complementary assets.

Do new theories of vertical foreclosure provide sound guidance for consent agreements in vertical merger cases?

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