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Simon Lockard

Simon Lockard has 4 articles published.

TARIFFS AND THEIR ROLE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

Published on in Government/International Relations/Trade/Volume VIII

By Simon Lockard Introduction: Under the current executive administration of the United States, tariffs will likely play a prominent role in the country’s global economic enforcement and international relations. This paper will discuss what tariffs are, the effects of tariffs on the United States and global economies, the history of tariffs in the United States,…

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Interest Rates and their Effect on Mergers and Acquisitions

Published on in Capital Markets/Finance/Government/M&A/Volume VII

By Simon Lockard Introduction: Interest rates play a large part in the frequency and negotiation leverage of M&A deals. In this paper, I will discuss what interest rates are, who determines them, how they are determined, and the justifications for lowering or increasing interest rates. Then, I will discuss the period between 2020 and 2024,…

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The Fair Pay to Play Act and How California Led the Way to College Athlete Pay Reform and the Development of NIL

Published on in College Sports/Entertainment/Volume VI

By Simon Lockard Introduction Name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) refers to a college athlete’s ability to profit from themselves.[1] The National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has historically prohibited college athletes from utilizing their NIL. It has enacted harsh penalties against athletes who violate its policies while profiting off those same athletes through media rights, bowl revenues,…

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An Examination of The Proposed Kroger and Albertsons Merger, Its Potential Effects on the Economy, and Its Regulatory Battle With the FTC

Published on in Business Organizations/Capital Markets/M&A/Volume VI
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By Simon Lockard Introduction: On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons announced their plan for a $24.6 billion merger to consolidate the two largest traditional grocery store corporations in the United States.[1]  Kroger and Albertsons claim they must merge to remain competitive against Walmart and Amazon in the grocery space.[2]  The proposed merger would create a corporation…

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