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Mergers in Two-Sided Markets - A Report to the NMa

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  • Filistrucchi, L.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Gerardin, D.
  • van Damme, E.E.C.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Keunen, S.
  • Klein, T.J.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Michielsen, T.O.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Wileur, J.

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  • Filistrucchi, L. & Gerardin, D. & van Damme, E.E.C. & Keunen, S. & Klein, T.J. & Michielsen, T.O. & Wileur, J., 2010. "Mergers in Two-Sided Markets - A Report to the NMa," Other publications TiSEM f901d1fe-8878-444e-a685-8, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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