Are US industries becoming more concentrated?

Since the late 1990s, over 75% of US industries have experienced an increase in concentration levels. We find that firms in industries with the largest increases in product market concentration show higher profit margins and more profitable mergers and acquisitions deals. At the same time, we find n...

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Main Authors: Grullon, G. (Author), Larkin, Y. (Author), Michaely, R. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2019
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