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Impact of Vertical Mergers on Industry Profitability: An Empirical Evaluation

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  • Sanjib Bhuyan, 2002. "Impact of Vertical Mergers on Industry Profitability: An Empirical Evaluation," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 20(1), pages 61-79, February.
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    DOI: 10.1023/A:1013310929902
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