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SpaceX + Tesla: Would a Merger Harm Competition?
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What would really change if Tesla and SpaceX merge?
Rockets, vehicles, connectivity, energy storage, and AI. That sounds consequential. But the size and the technological reach are not evidence that the merger would harm competition.
In this episode of EconWorks we look at possible worries about blocking rivals, bundling products, and killing future competition—and why those theories don’t seem to have much support right now. We also discuss how common ownership might improve engineering, coordinate investment, and reduce costs.
The key question: What difference would ownership make that the companies cannot achieve through contracts and cooperation?
This episode is looking at a hypothetical merger; it’s not assuming a deal is done.
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