Combining the experiences of those who have participated in mergers and acquisitions with those who have studied the phenomena, this book offers the reader a unique opportunity to access and to assess the current merger wave engulfing our economy. These articles illustrate the diverse concerns a discussion of this issue encompass, and why development of a consensus public policy has not been achieved. Contents: Perspective of an Acquisitions Veteran, A Common Sense Approach to Mergers and Acquisitions, The Impact of Acquisitions on the SCM Corporation 1966-1986, Managing a First Rate Investment into a Major Corporate Disaster: The European Health Spas Story, Sustainable Growth and Business Combinations, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestiture...Effects on Workers, Acquisition and Divestiture Strategy: The Stockholders' Perception, The Consequences for Stockholders of Fending Off Unfriendly Takeovers: The Case of UNOCAL versus Mesa Partners II, The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Research and Development Expenditures, The Causal Factors in U.S. Merger Movements, Mergers & Acquisitions: A Classical Tale, Mergers in Higher Education.