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UO research spotlighted in debate on AT&T-Time Warner merger

New work by UO economics professor Bruce Blonigen is drawing attention in light of a proposed mega merger between telecommunications giants AT&T and Time Warner.

The new study confirms what many consumers already suspected, that large mergers often hurt consumers by pushing up prices. The paper, co-authored with Federal Reserve economist Justin Pierce, challenges the corporate view that mergers reduce prices by increasing the efficiency of the merged companies.