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Would the SpaceX–Tesla Merger Be Illegal?

Applying modern antitrust economics to a hypothetical mega-merger.

Many believe that a merger between SpaceX and Tesla would face immediate antitrust court challenges.

This episode raises a more important question:

Will the merger really reduce competition?

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


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