The competitive effects of not-for-profit hospital mergers: a case study
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A merger of two nonprofit hospitals in a limited market led to price increases not related to quality increases, thus supporting the argument to enforce merger regulations with nonprofit as well as for-profit entities.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
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The competitive effects of Not-for-Profit hospital mergers: A case study
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Research information into the merger of non profit hospitals is given. The research finds that when non profit competition is reduced through non profit mergers, price increases were found.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2001
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Merger, ease of entry and entry deterrence in a dynamic model
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A study is conducted to analyze the impact of speed of merger activity on industrial market power and competitive strength.
Publication Name: Journal of Industrial Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-1821
Year: 2006
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