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Why SpaceX and Tesla Aren't Really Competitors
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Why SpaceX and Tesla Aren't Really Competitors

Lessons from the hypothetical SpaceX–Tesla merger

Many people believe that an immediate antitrust challenge would follow for a merger between SpaceX and Tesla.

This episode raises a more important question:

Would the merger really reduce competition?

We apply standard merger analysis to distinguish between horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate effects to understand where competitive concerns may (or may not) arise.


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