The 2023 U.S. Merger Guidelines

This multi-contributors guide invites you to explore the detailed landscape of antitrust law and economic policy through a comprehensive review of the 2023 U.S. Merger Guidelines. Written by a panel of esteemed scholars and practitioners, this volume offers a diverse array of perspectives on the pivotal changes reshaping U.S. merger control.

In the wake of significant shifts in the global economic landscape, the updated Guidelines reflect a nuanced understanding of contemporary market dynamics. From the intricacies of common ownership to the complexities of market delineation, from the implications of monopsony power to the considerations surrounding buyer power, or the role and relevance of economics in antitrust analysis, each chapter investigates critical aspects of the evolving regulatory framework.

Contributors from university, law, and economics converge to dissect the implications of these new regulations. Through rigorous analysis and interdisciplinary dialogue, they traverse the complexities of antitrust enforcement, shedding light on the presumptions, methodologies, and real-world implications that underpin the Guidelines.

Spanning a wide spectrum of topics, this volume serves as an essential resource for
policymakers, legal practitioners, economists, and scholars alike. Whether scrutinizing market structures or confronting the practical challenges of enforcement, this book offers invaluable insights into the growing landscape of competition policy in the United States.

Sean P. Sullivan (ed.).
Sean P. Sullivan is Professor or Law at the University of Iowa, College of Law. His writing interests include topics in evidence law, antitrust law, and law and economics. He served as an antitrust attorney for the Federal Trade Commission, where his practice focused on the review and litigation of mergers in technology and commodity-chemical industries.