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This paper covers the activities of the Economic Analysis Group (EAG) of the Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, during 2005–2006. It describes the economic analysis undertaken by EAG in several important investigations, appellate matters, and other activities as an advocate for competition.
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Armington, E., Emch, E. & Heyer, K. The Year in Review: Economics at the Antitrust Division, 2005–2006. Rev Ind Organ 29, 305–326 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11151-006-9123-7
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