‘Killer Acquisitions’ Article by Selcukhan Ünekbas Republished by CPI

Selcukhan Ünekbas October 20, 2025

A recent Truth on the Market blog post by contributor Selcukhan Ünekbas examining the theory of “killer acquisitions” has been republished by Competition Policy International (CPI). In the piece, Ünekbas argues that while the theory in which an incumbent firm acquires a rival to eliminate future competition has gained significant traction among policymakers, it is supported by surprisingly little empirical evidence, particularly in digital markets.

Read the CPI piece here.

Read Selcukhan’s original Truth on the Market post here.