Are we there yet? The path toward more rigorous predictions of coordinated effects

The authors discuss the available tools to quantify coordinated effects in timelines that are realistic for merger reviews.

A series of recent academic papers aim to develop a framework and practical tools to rigorously quantify coordinated effects in timelines that are realistic for merger reviews. The tools allow mergers to enhance coordination through the specific mechanism of price leadership. These tools may be a good fit in some cases and industries, but may be most useful in cases where the more traditional and qualitative checklist approach can also be applied. In this article, coauthors Kostis Hatzitaskos and Rashid Muhamedrahimov discuss these points and the need for further research.

This article was originally published by Concurrences in March 2025.