Mergers can impact innovation and economic growth in both positive and negative ways. A balanced approach to merger policy is needed to encourage growth while keeping competition healthy.
It's more important for merger policies to focus on making it easy for new companies to enter markets rather than just preventing big companies from merging. Low entry barriers help maintain competition over time.
Using price-based rules for approving mergers can lead to better outcomes than just focusing on market concentration. Keeping an eye on price changes allows for more flexibility in allowing mergers without harming consumers.