November 21, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Understanding merger control remedies in China

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Remedies for merger cases improved competition levels, particularly structural remedies being more effective than behavioral.
Key metric reveals overall remedy effectiveness while comparing observed competition against a counterfactual standard.
Approach uses the synthetic control method to evaluate impacts of merger remedies across 8 regulatory cases.
Findings highlight the importance of tailored remedies in enhancing competitive outcomes post-merger.

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Analysis shows effective merger remedies in China, indicating counterfactuals can enhance competition evaluation.

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