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Corporate Mergers Indicate Economic Optimism

“In a signal that confidence — and perhaps a bit of executive swagger — may be returning to the business world, two large mergers were announced on Monday, adding to a flurry of deals in the last month.” (New York Times, Tuesday)

In a mixed economy it can be hard to know if mergers have a true economic justification.

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“Corporate Mergers: Method or Madness?” by Sheldon Richman