Why SpaceX and Tesla Aren't Really Competitors

Many people believe that an immediate antitrust challenge would follow for a merger between SpaceX and Tesla. This episode raises a more important question: Would the merger really reduce competition? We apply standard merger analysis to distinguish between horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate effects to understand where competitive concerns may (or may not) arise.Read the full article and graphic analysis: https://blog.econworks.com/p/spacex-and-tesla-the-economics-of?r=562wriExplore more visual economics content: https://econworks.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EconWorks-d3eSubstack: https://blog.econworks.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.econworks.com/subscribe