Gautam Gowrisankaran

Professor of Economics at Columbia University and Senior Advisor at Cornerstone Research, specializing in antitrust economic analysis and expert witness testimony.

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Nov 25, 2024 • 39min

#301 Are Airline Mergers Taking Off? Economic Analyses of the Recent U.S. Passenger Airline Transactions

Dr. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a Columbia University economics professor and antitrust expert, dives into the recent surge in U.S. airline mergers. He unpacks the complexities of market definitions and shares insights on competitive dynamics, emphasizing the JetBlue-Spirit merger as a case study. The discussion reveals how customer preferences and route overlaps affect competition, particularly contrasting East Coast and West Coast landscapes. The conversation lightens up with personal anecdotes and humor, adding a delightful twist to the serious analysis.