There have been several mergers of large firms within oligopolies.You are to assess the impact of those mergers, on industry, on consumers and on society as a whole.
I have chosen the merger between British Airways and Iberia
Describe the firms in the proposed merger. List their annual sales, and extent of their operations.
From the firms' point of view, what are some of the incentives to consolidate?
List and describe the firms in the industry.
Discuss the product, production methods, scale of production, and sources for raw materials. What technologies are used?
Describe the competitive environment within the industry. Is there a dominant firm? Are the other firms follow or actively compete? How do they compete?