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Sequential Horizontal Mergers

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  • Nilssen, T.
  • Sorgard, L.

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  • Nilssen, T. & Sorgard, L., 1995. "Sequential Horizontal Mergers," Memorandum 1995_030, Oslo University, Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhs:osloec:1995_030
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    Keywords

    MERGERS; DECISION MAKING;

    JEL classification:

    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • G3 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance
    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance

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