Competition law / Antitrust law Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Law and Economics of Article 102 TFEU
Book Synopsis“A reference book in this area of EU competition law and a must-have companion for academics, enforcers and practitioners alike, as well as EU and national judges.” Judge Nils Wahl, Court of Justice of the European Union This seminal text offers an authoritative and integrated treatment of the legal and economic principles that underpin the application of Article 102 TFEU to the behaviour of dominant firms. Traditional concerns of monopoly behaviour, such as predatory pricing, refusals to deal, excessive pricing, tying and bundling, discount practices and unlawful discrimination are treated in detail through a review of the applicable economic principles, the case law and decisional practice and more recent economic and legal writings. In addition, the major constituent elements of Article 102 TFEU, such as market definition, dominance, effect on trade and applicable remedies are considered at length. The third edition involves a net addition of over 250 pages, with a substantial new chapter on Abuses In Digital Platforms, an extensively revised chapter on standards, and virtually all chapters incorporating substantial revisions reflecting key cases such as Intel, MEO, Google Android, Google Shopping, AdSense, and Qualcomm.Trade ReviewToday's [competition] bible is clearly, and without the shadow of a doubt, THE reference on Article 102 TFEU. I guess everyone should thank Robert O'Donoghue and Jorge Padilla for the assistance they have provided to the competition community since the 1st ed. There is a world before and a world after "The Law and Economics of Article 102 TFEU". Clearly, this book should be compulsory reading for anyone approaching the law of abuse of dominance. I guess it should even be subsidised by agencies. * Nicolas Petit, Chillin Competition Blog *Although it takes a law and economics approach, the book is highly accessible to the mere lawyer. * Christopher Stothers, European Competition Law Review, Volume 35, Issue 8 *The work is thoughtful, grammatical, lucid and tightly written...I have not found anything on Article 102 TFEU as easy to follow as this analysis of a difficult topic. It is most welcome. * Valentine Korah, World Competition Law and Economics Review, December 2014 *Table of ContentsSummary of Contents 1. Introduction, Scope of Application, and Basic Framework 2. History, Development, and Reform 3. Market Definition 4. Dominance 5. The General Concept of An Abuse 6. Predatory Pricing 7. Margin Squeeze 8. Exclusive Dealing and Related Practices 9. Loyalty Rebates and Related Practices 10. Refusal to Deal 11. Tying and Bundling 12. Exclusionary Non-Price Abuses 13. Abusive Conduct and Standards 14. Excessive Pricing 15. Abusive Discrimination 16. Other Exploitative Abuses 17. Abuses in Digital Platform Markets 18. Effect on Trade 19. REMEDIES
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC European State Aid Law and Policy (and UK Subsidy
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of Conor Quigley’s highly acclaimed book provides lawyers, regulators and public officials with a definitive statement of the law and practice of State Aid. The book places State Aid law and policy in its economic, commercial and industrial context, exploring the concept of State Aid and its function as a tool of EU law. All of this is achieved by a thorough examination of the jurisprudence of the European Courts and the decisions, legislation and guidelines of the Commission in declaring aid compatible or incompatible with the internal market. The fourth edition includes new chapters on: - COVID-19 and Ukraine emergency measures - Brexit - EU foreign subsidy regulation - UK Subsidies Control and updated guidelines and block exemption regulations on: - Regional aid - R&D&I - Environmental protection and climate changeTrade ReviewA very useful and authoritative addition to the literature -- European State Aid Law Quarterly * Review of a Previous Edition *The chapters summarize and synthesize a large and complex body of case-law readably, clearly, interestingly, thoroughly and concisely...practical and comprehensive in approach...The book satisfactorily passed the key test: it told us what we needed to know in certain current State Aid cases more clearly than in other books consulted -- Common Market Law Review, Asger Petersen and J Temple Lang * Review of a Previous Edition *Any lawyer looking for a thoroughly researched, concise and comprehensive treatise on state aid law is well advised to read Quigley. This book is a 'must have' for state aid experts as well as those new to this area of law -- Business Law International * Review of a Previous Edition *Table of ContentsPart I: STATE AID AND ARTICLE 107 TFEU 1. The Notion of State Aid in EU Law 2. State Aid within Article 107(1) TFEU 3. Taxation and State Aid 4. Market Transactions and State Aid 5. Compatibility of State Aid with the Internal Market 6. Services of General Economic Interest Part II: EUROPEAN UNION STATE AID POLICY 7. Structure of EU State Aid Policy 8. Regional Aid 9. State Aid for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises 10. Training and Employment Aid 11. State Aid for Research and Development and Innovation 12. State Aid for Environmental Protection 13. Rescue and Restructuring Aid 14. Sectoral Aid 15. State Aid and Economic Crises Part III: SUPERVISION AND ENFORCEMENT: ARTICLE 108 TFEU 16. Assessment of State Aid by the European Commission 17. Recovery of Unlawful Aid 18. Enforcement of State aid law in National Court Proceedings Part IV: JUDICIAL REVIEW OF EU STATE AID DECISIONS 19. Judicial Review of EU Decisions: Admissibility 20. Judicial Review of EU Decisions: Substance Part V: FOREIGN AND UK SUBSIDY CONTROL 21. Subsidy Control and Third Countries 22. Subsidy Control in the UK
£294.50
Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Book SynopsisMarc Bungenberg is Professor of Law at Saarland University, Germany.
£225.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jurisdiction and Judgments in Relation to EU
Book SynopsisThis book sets out the way that, through enhanced private antitrust enforcement reform, private international law has a pivotal role in EU competition law disputes with an international element. The author offers a thorough analysis of the post-2003 policy of the EU favouring private law enforcement of EU competition law and its implementation under the existing provisions for jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments under the Brussels I regime. The book also considers how the jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments issues are dealt with in England under the common law rules applicable when Brussels I does not apply. The complex private international law problems in respect of cross-border class actions that have arisen in several countries, as well as judgments in relation to antitrust infringements, are also discussed. The author further examines the choice of law issues that may arise before the English courts under Rome I and Rome II. The potential problems regarding jurisdiction of arbitral tribunals and choice of law in arbitral proceedings in relation to EU competition law claims, and the jurisdiction of English courts in proceedings ancillary to arbitration claims, are dealt with accordingly.Trade ReviewDanov draws upon an impressive range of academic, policy and practitioner sources. There is no other book-length treatment of the nexus between competition law and private international law, and practitioners, academics and advanced students from a number of different substantive fields should take something from it. Kathryn Wright European Law Review Volume 37 The book provides an excellent critical analysis of the important challenges to which judges, practitioners, and business decision-makers are confronted with regard to concurrent proceedings in EU competition law and the attempt to solve them through the application of private international law principles. Dr Danov's remarkable study offers a lot of food for thought and an excellent background reading for those interested in deepening the analysis further. Ioannis Lianos World Competition Law and Economics Review 34(3) Danov has succeeded in writing a book that is both intellectually thorough enough to be able to play a significant role in shaping future academic debate as well as sufficiently practical enough to provide a source of inspiration for policy makers. Jan-Jaap Kuipers The Common Market Law Review Volume 48-4Table of Contents1 Introduction 1.1 EU COMPETITION LAW 1.2 ENFORCEMENT OF EU COMPETITION LAW 1.3 EU COMPETITION LAW DISPUTES BEFORE NATIONAL COURTS 1.4 CROSS-BORDER EU COMPETITION LAW DISPUTES 1.5 THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK 1.6 THE RELEVANT PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW SETS OF RULES 1.7 CHARACTERISATION OF EU COMPETITION LAW CLAIMS 2 Jurisdiction with Regard to Contract-Based EU Competition Law Claims 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 JURISDICTION UNDER THE BRUSSELS I REGULATION 2.3 JURISDICTION UNDER ENGLISH TRADITIONAL RULES 2.4 SOME CONCLUSIONS 3 Jurisdiction in Tort-Based EU Competition Law Claims 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.2 JURISDICTION UNDER THE BRUSSELS I REGULATION 3.3 JURISDICTION UNDER ENGLISH TRADITIONAL RULES 3.4 CONCLUSIONS 4 Avoiding Parallel EU Competition Law Proceedings 4.1 INTRODUCTION 4.2 DECLINING JURISDICTION AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE EU RULES 4.3 DECLINING JURISDICTION AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ENGLISH TRADITIONAL RULES 4.4 CONCLUDING REMARKS 5 The Applicable Law in Competition Law Actions Brought Before English Courts 5.1 INTRODUCTION 5.2 APPLICABLE LAW: ACTIONS FOR NULLITY OF CONTRACTS DISTORTING COMPETITION 5.3 APPLICABLE LAW: TORTIOUS COMPETITION LAW ACTIONS 5.4 APPLICABLE LAW: COMPETITION LAW ACTIONS FOR NULLITY OF A CONTRACT BROUGHT TOGETHER WITH A TORTIOUS CLAIM FOR ANTITRUST DAMAGES 5.5 CONCLUDING REMARKS 6 Foreign Judgments in Relation to EU Competition Law Claims Before English Courts 6.1 INTRODUCTION 6.2 POWERS OF THE ENGLISH COURTS UNDER THE BRUSSELS I REGULATION 6.3 POWERS OF THE ENGLISH COURTS AT COMMON LAW 6.4 CONCLUSION 7 Arbitral Tribunals' Jurisdiction and Awards in Relation to Competition Law Claims 7.1 INTRODUCTION 7.2 JURISDICTION OF ARBITRATORS IN COMPETITION LAW DISPUTES-SOME PRELIMINARY ISSUES 7.3 ARBITRABILITY OF COMPETITION LAW ISSUES 7.4 THE LAW APPLICABLE TO THE SUBSTANCE OF A COMPETITION LAW DISPUTE 7.5 JURISDICTION OF ENGLISH COURTS IN PROCEEDINGS ANCILLARY TO ARBITRATION IN RELATION TO EU COMPETITION LAW CLAIMS 7.6 COHERENT AND UNIFORM APPLICATION OF EU COMPETITION LAW BY ARBITRATORS 7.7 CONCLUSION 8 Conclusion 8.1 CONCLUDING REMARKS 8.2 REFORMING THE BRUSSELS I FRAMEWORK 8.3 ADDRESSING THE ISSUE OF AVAILABLE ANTITRUST DAMAGES AND THEIR ASSESSMENT AT EU LEVEL 8.4 IS THERE A NEED FOR A SPECIAL REGULATION DEALING WITH EU COMPETITION LAW CLAIMS?
£123.50
Dundee University Press Ltd Ten Years of UK Competition Law Reform
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£80.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC International Handbook on Unfair Competition
Book SynopsisWritten by a worldwide team of experts, this new work surveys and comments on the unfair competition laws of the world's leading economic powers. Following a standard pattern, each chapter introduces the reader to the latest developments in each jurisdiction, highlighting the ways in which the basic legislation and case law relates to enforcement issues, and how unfair competition laws fit with wider considerations of consumer protection and within prevailing intellectual property and competition law frameworks. Each of the country reports follows the same standard structure: I. Background and General Approach to Unfair Competition Law. II. Legal Basis of Unfair Competition Law and Relations to Neighbouring Areas of Law III. General Considerations IV. General Clause Against Unfair Competition V. Marketing V. Protection of Competitors Against Unfair Trade Practices VI. Specific Protection of Consumers Against Unfair Trade Practices VII. Enforcement Country Reports § 1 Australia § 2 Austria § 3 Brazil § 4 Canada § 5 China § 6 France § 7 Germany § 8 Hungary § 9 India § 10 Italy § 11 Japan § 12 Lithuania § 13 Netherlands § 14 Poland § 15 Spain § 16 South Africa § 17 Sweden § 18 Switzerland § 19 Turkey § 20 UK § 21 USATrade ReviewThere are at least three broad reasons why this book should be regarded as a welcome addition to any law library. First, it gives easy access to a wide variety of legal jurisdictions, many of whose laws are only comprehensible to those familiar with their respective native languages, to an English-reading audience. In addition, key legal terms in French and German, for example, are identified and explained in English to give the reader a more nuanced understanding of the jurisprudential contours of these legal systems. Furthermore, each country report includes a very substantial bibliography of reference materials relevant to the unfair competition laws of that particular jurisdiction. Secondly, despite the relatively modest length of each country report, the authors have succeeded in providing the reader with a sufficiently comprehensive picture of the different facets of their respective unfair competition law regimes. General clauses in statutes are analysed alongside leading case law from national and, in the case of Europe, supranational tribunals. Activity-specific regulations dealing with diverse practices, from ambush marketing to comparative advertising, and from trademark dilution to consumer protection regulations, are also examined in some detail. Thirdly, through the first few chapters of the book, the editor has done a very commendable job of constructing a helpful conceptual and thematic framework for understanding the many different moving parts that make up the machinery behind each country’s unfair competition laws. -- Burton Ong * Singapore Journal of Legal Studies, 2013 *Table of ContentsTable of Contents A) General § 1 What is Unfair Competition? § 2 International Protection Against Unfair Competition § 3 Regional Protection Against Unfair Competition B) Country Reports § 1 Australia § 2 Austria § 3 Brazil § 4 Canada § 5 China § 6 France § 7 Germany § 8 Hungary § 9 India § 10 Italy § 11 Japan § 12 Lithuania § 13 Netherlands § 14 Poland § 15 Spain § 16 South Africa § 17 Sweden § 18 Switzerland § 19 Turkey § 20 UK § 21 USA C) Outlook
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC European Merger Remedies: Law and Policy
Book SynopsisAs merger transactions become more complex, so do the remedies involved. This book seeks to identify and examine the most important aspects of merger remedies, which have emerged and evolved in the European Commission's policy and practice over the past 20 years. The in-depth analysis of applicable provisions and guidelines is structured in accordance with a typical 'remedies lifecycle': the negotiation, submission, assessment, adoption, implementation and enforcement of remedies. Furthermore, numerous conditional clearance decisions and judgments as well as studies and legal literature on the subject are described and put into a coherent analytical framework with the aim of providing as much nuance as possible in the evaluation of the Commission's past and present remedies policy and practice. While the Commission indisputably has accomplished numerous successes in its remedies enforcement over the years, it has also encountered some significant obstacles and shortcomings along the way. To this effect, the final chapter in the book critically assesses whether the current framework, which has remained unchanged since 2008, continues to provide an adequate regulatory response to today's remedies issues and challenges. Where adjustments and improvements are deemed desirable or necessary, possible measures are considered.Trade ReviewThere is so much to recommend about this book. It is an incisive and comprehensive work which is reflective enough for academics but written in a way which proves useful to practitioners - an admirable combination and accomplishment. -- Dr Vincent J G Power * European Competition Law Review *Table of Contents1. The Commission's Remedies Policy 2. Negotiating, Submitting, Assessing and Adopting Remedies 3. Essential Features of Divestiture Remedies 4. Implementing and Enforcing Remedies 5. Building on Successes and Learning from Mistakes
£142.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC European Competition Law Annual 1997: Objectives
Book SynopsisThis volume of essays contains contributions by a group of specialists in the area of competition law,including heads of the world's major competition and antitrust enforcement authorities, renowned scholars and private practitioners. The focus of the volume is the objectives of competition policy of the European Union and other major jurisdictions, the prospects of multilateral competition code, and the relationship between objectives and implementation issues. This is the second in a series of volumes intended to provide an up-to-date commentary on new developments and trends, the first of which was published in 1997.Trade ReviewThe aim [of the book] is clearly to provide an overview of the current state of developments in this complicated and fast-moving legal field and this is achieved in the best way possible. Tom Pick World Competition Law and Economics Review September 2002Table of ContentsIntroduction: objectives of competition policy in general; competition policy objectives in the context of a multilateral competition code; objectives of competition policy in the context of future reforms of the EU's competition policy; conclusions. Biographical notes on the participants. Competition policy objectives: panel discussion; working papers - Frederic Jenny, Gabriel Castaneda, Allan Fels, Anna Fornalczyk, Hideaki Kobayashi, Francine Matte, Damien Neven, Alexander Schaub, Dieter Wolf. Competition policy objectives in the context of a multilateral competition code: panel discussion; working papers - Eleanor Fox, Roderick Abbott, Jacques Bourgeois, Ulrich Immenga, R. Shyam Khemani, Joel Klein, Mitsuo Matsushita, Petros Mavroidis, Francois Souty. Competition law implementation at present: panel discussion; working papers - Barry Hawk, Ian Forrester, Calvin Goldman, Herbert Hovenkamp, Martin Howe, Abbott (Tad) Lipsky. Future competition law: panel discussion; working papers - Richard Whish, Jonathan Faull, Christian Kirchner, Valentine Korah, Mario Siragusa, James Venit, Michel Waelbroeck, Alberto Heimler & Piero Fattori.
£237.50
Kohlhammer Kartellrecht - Recht Gegen
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Duncker & Humblot Dienst- Und Gesellschaftsvertragliche
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Duncker & Humblot Verhinderung Einer Mehrfachhaftung Des
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£59.92
Duncker & Humblot Umweltrecht Zu Beginn Des 21. Jahrhunderts:
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£74.93
Duncker & Humblot Das Schuldprinzip Im Europaischen
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Schiedszusagen Im Europaischen Und Deutschen
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Strafrechtliche Vermogensabschopfung ALS Vorbild
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£67.43
Duncker & Humblot GmbH Wettbewerbswidrigkeit Der Manipulation Durch
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Norddeutsche Hafenkooperationen als Problem des
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Schadensersatzansprüche von Mitbewerbern bei
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Duncker & Humblot GmbH Konglomerate Marktmacht auf digitalen Märkten
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Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Europaisches Wettbewerbsrecht
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De Gruyter Einleitung; §§ 1 bis 12
Book SynopsisTable of Contents§ 7 Sonderveranstaltungen -- I. Einleitung -- II. Allgemeines -- III. Verbotene Sonderveranstaltungen (§ 7 Abs. 1) -- IV. Zulässige Sonderangebote (§ 7 Abs. 2) -- V. Winter- und Sommerschlußverkäufe (§ 7 Abs. 3 Nr. 1) -- VI. Jubiläumsverkäufe (§ 7 Abs. 3 Nr. 2) -- VII. Anhang -- § 8 Räumungsverkauf -- I. Einleitung -- II. Wesen des Räumungsverkaufs -- III. Räumungsverkaufsgründe -- IV. Durchführung der Räumungsverkäufe -- V. Verbotstatbestände -- VI. Verbote nach Durchführung von Räumungsverkäufen (§ 8 Abs. 6) -- § 12 Die Bestechung von Angestellten -- I. Allgemeines -- II. Der Tatbestand der aktiven Bestechung (§ 12 Abs. 1) -- III. Der Tatbestand der passiven Bestechung (Bestechlichkeit, § 12 Abs. 2) -- IV. Strafverfolgung und Rechtsfolgen
£456.00
Springer Verlag, Singapore Digitalization and Competition Policy in Japan
Book SynopsisThis book organizes the intent and purpose of the Japanese competition law (Antimonopoly Act) to address the digitalized socio-economy and provides a detailed explanation of its basic content as well as advanced issues. It includes an overview of Japanese law and its international position, a basic understanding of the big data and AI issues in today's competition law, and perspectives on high-tech regulation. In addition, it includes a variety of important topics, ranging from exploring principles to tackle digital regulatory realities, to understanding and analyzing the competitive realities of multisided markets. It also examines the relationship between information and competition law and that between consumer and competition law.Digitalization is a key concept in our economy and society today. Carbon neutrality initiatives, the need to improve productivity, globalization, and new ways of working are all seeking breakthroughs by way of digitalization. What’s more, digitalization requires free and fair competition in order to encourage technological innovation. The search for transparent and clear competition laws is essential to promote efficient and effective research and development and to promote public awareness through competition.Table of ContentsPart 1. Introduction.- Chapter 1: Overview of Japanese Law.- Chapter 2 International Cooperation and Harmonization in Competition Law.- Part 2: Digital Initiatives in Japanese Competition Law.- Chapter 3: Big Data and AI.- Chapter 4: Big Data and AI-Chapter 5: Perspectives on High-Tech Regulation.- Part 3: The Realities of Various Digital Regulations.- Chapter 6: Data Regulation.- Chapter 7 Digital PF Regulation.- Chapter 8: Competition in Multisided Markets.- Chapter 9 Competition Law and Consumers in Digital Platforms.
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The University of Chicago Press The Causes and Consequences of Antitrust The
Book SynopsisAssessing 100 years of antitrust policy in the USA, this text shows that although antitrust laws claim to serve the public, they are vulnerable to the influence of special interest groups. An analysis of how antitrust bows to self-serving business interests instead of the consumer is also included.Table of ContentsPublic-choice theory and antitrust policy, William F. Shughart II; in search of the public-interest model of antitrust, Fred McChesney; what do economists think about antitrust? - a random walk down Pennslyvania Avenue, Paul H. Rubin; the economic effects of the antitrust laws (1996), George J. Stigler; a statistical study of antitrust enforcement (1970), Richard A. Posner; the economic determinants of antitrust activity (1973), William F. Long, Richard Schramm and Robert D. Tollison. (Part contents).
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University of Illinois Press The Big Leagues Go to Washington Congress and Sports Antitrust 19511989
Book SynopsisDavid George Surdam is an associate professor of economics at the University of Northern Iowa. He is the author of Wins, Losses, and Empty Seats: How Baseball Outlasted the Great Depression.
£44.65
MV - University of Washington Press Antitrust in Germany and Japan
Book SynopsisAn innovative, comparative study of the origins, development, and enforcement of antitrust law in Germany and Japan over the course of 50 years.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments PART 1 THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ANTITRUST LEGISLATION IN GERMANY AND JAPAN Error and Irony: The American Impetus Transformation and Convergence: The German and Japanese Responses PART 2 ANTITRUST REGULATION AND ITS ENFORCEMENT IN GERMANY AND JAPAN Prohibitions and Approvals Processes and Procedures Remedies and Sanctions A Concluding Assessment Notes Selected Bibliography Index
£110.48
Stanford University Press The Global Limits of Competition Law
Book SynopsisThis book, the first in a new book series, examines the range of circumstances and assumptions that affect the scope of the global antitrust/competition law enterprise.Trade Review"Lianos and Sokol's The Limits of Antitrust takes as its intellectual impetus the anniversary of the publication of Easterbrook's seminal article (1984), which pointed to the limits of US antitrust (competition) law . . . The edited collection explores where limits now lie in the subdiscipline, ranging well beyond current issues in law and economics thinking in US antitrust law to broader themes."—Imelda Maher, Law & Social Inquiry"Overall, this book is an enjoyable and enriching read for those academics who have a broad interest in the limits of competition law and, in a more general sense, in its development. Institutionalists, economists, cultural anthropologists and lawyers, as well as the general interested reader, will find something to appeal to them in this book, which presents a critical approach to competition law in terms of its scope, consistency and legitimacy."—Valerie Demedts, European Institute (Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence), Ghent University"This book has a little bit for everyone—academics, practicing attorneys, policy-makers, and students . . . The book's disparate approaches, subjects, and viewpoints are a major strength, and collectively celebrate both the limits and potential of competition law."—Jarod M. Bona, European Competition Law Review"Global Limits of Competition Law (GLCL) is an important book for its survey of the constraints of antitrust . . . It should be understood as a book that seeks to challenge the present depth limits of antitrust by offering important antitrust contributions . . . GLCL is a successful collective effort to explain the depth needed in antitrust."—Barak Orbach, Texas Law Review"The volume successfully maps various challenges faced by competition laws internationally, identifying numerous topical issues. It is both informative and thought-provoking. . . All in all, the volume is an excellent piece of scholarship. The contributors ventured into the uncharted waters in competition law, pointing to and analyzing various challenges competition law faces in a global context. The editors do a good job in framing the discussion around many of the currently debated issues, making the volume a recommended read for the general antitrust audience, and a must-read for all concerned with the "international" dimension of competition law discourse."—Marek Martyniszyn, Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business"Given the increasingly global dynamics of competition law and economics, Lianos and Sokol will make an important contribution to the field of antitrust with this new series."—Einer Elhauge, Harvard Law School"This series promises to offer a vital set of books that will fill a real need. The interaction of competition law, economics, and institutions in view of globalized markets is a critical problem of our times."—Eleanor Fox, NYU School of Law"With over 100 jurisdictions enforcing competition policy, officials need to know how to cooperate with other authorities, and undertakings devising a global strategy need to know how to comply with the requirements of many different authorities operating under different legislation. Both groups need to understand competition advocacy. Skills in both economics and law are required. Laws that suit large well-developed countries may not suit smaller or less-developed countries. The two series editors are well-known internationally in the area of competition law, and I am sure that they will attract excellent authors for the different volumes of the series. This new series of books will fill a gap and is warmly welcome."—Valentine Korah, University College London"With the growth in the number of competition agencies worldwide, there is an increasing opportunity to apply sophisticated economic reasoning to shape competition policy and make it work for the long-run interests of society. A series in global competition policy is a welcome development that should accelerate the dissemination of knowledge in this important area of policy."—Dennis Carlton, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
£48.60
Stanford University Press Competition and the State
Book SynopsisCompetition and the State analyzes the role of the state across a number of dimensions as it relates to competition law and policy across a number of dimensions. This book re-conceptualizes the interaction between competition law and government activities in light of the profound transformation of the conception of state action in recent years by looking to the challenges of privatization, new public management, and public-private partnerships. It then asks whether there is a substantive legal framework that might be put in place to address competition issues as they relate to the role of the state. Various chapters also provide case studies of national experiences. The volume also examines one of the most highly controversial policy issues within the competition and regulatory spherethe role of competition law and policy in the financial sector. This book, the third in the Global Competition Law and Economics series, provides a number of viewpoints of what compTrade Review"The emphasis of this edited volume is on specific laws and judicial decisions regarding antitrust issues . . . Various chapters provide case studies of national experiences, which are useful. In addition, the volume examines one of the most highly controversial policy issues within the competition and regulatory sphere—the role of competition law in the financial sector . . . Recommended."—J. A. Stevano, CHOICE
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Patent Misuse and Antitrust Law
Book SynopsisThis unique book provides a comprehensive account of the patent misuse doctrine and its relationship with antitrust law. In addition to in-depth doctrinal and policy perspectives, it looks at patent misuse through the eyes of today’s leading practitioners, judges, government officials and academics.Trade ReviewThis is a long overdue book on the evolution of the US doctrine of patent misuse and its relationship with antitrust law. --Steven Anderman, Queen Mary Journal of Intellectual PropertyPatent Misuse and Antitrust Law in an excellent analysis of an understudied area of law bound to become increasingly important as watershed controversies and reforms continue to buffet patent law. --Shannon L. Malcolm, Law Library JournalOne of the most detailed and insightful analyses of the important, but maddeningly vague, doctrine of patent misuse and its relationship to antitrust law… Professor Lim tackles this complicated topic in an innovative and effective way. In addition to thoughtful legal, economic, and policy analysis, he uses a comprehensive empirical survey and coding of all patent misuse cases through the end of 2012 and substantial qualitative empirical research through interviews with practitioners and judges about the perceived, and actual, metes and bounds of this slippery doctrine. He thus throws valuable light on the state of the conventional wisdom as well as when and how actual practice and case law departs from that conventional wisdom --Spencer Weber Waller, World Competition Law and Economics ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Foreword by William E. Kovacic Preface Prologue Introduction 1. Misuse and Antitrust 2. A Brief History of Patent Misuse 3. The Anatomy of a Defense 4. Key Objections 5. Rethinking the Future of Patent Misuse 6. The Empirical Landscape of Misuse 7. Charting the Scope of Patent Misuse 8. Conclusion Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Cartels and Economic Collusion The Persistence of
Book SynopsisAdam Smith warned of the prevalence of corporate conspiracies more than two hundred years ago. Since then, interest in cartels has sometimes intensified (during the Great Depression, for example) and sometimes diminished, but the need for control has always remained on the antitrust agenda.Trade Review'Mike Utton's timely new book provides an excellent overview of issues arising from cartels and collusion between firms and shows how this remains an important policy concern in the world today. The book covers areas such as the economics of collusion, the case for collaboration and the persistence of cartels over time. It then moves on to policy development and discusses current policy both in the US and EU. Individual cases are reviewed and the important development of leniency policy is discussed as a key feature in policy today. Overall this is a very useful addition to the literature and will be particularly of use to both students and other researchers working in this field.' --Roger Clarke, Cardiff University, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The Economics of Collusion 2. The Case for Collaboration 3. The Persistence of Cartels 4. The Effects of Cartels: Markups and Welfare Losses 5. The Evolution of Cartel Policy 6. Penalties for Antitrust Offences 7. Carrots Rather than Sticks: Leniency Programmes in the US and the EU 8. Conclusion References Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd A Legal Theory of Economic Power
Book SynopsisIn this provocative book Calixto SalomÃo Filho builds a strong case for why economic power cannot be considered a mere market phenomenon. Taking the forgotten realities and effects of these power structures into account, this comprehensive legal analysis persuasively argues the need for a new theory.Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. A Neo-Structural Legal Perspective to Economic Power Analysis 2. Economic Power Structures: Creation and Existence 3. Power Structures: Dynamics and Behavior 4. Conclusion: From a General Theory of Economic Power to a General Theory of Law? Bibliography Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Pharmaceutical Innovation Competition and Patent
Book SynopsisConsidering the arguments from the perspectives of innovation, competition law and patent law, this book explores the difficult question of balancing protection with access, highlighting the difficulties in harmonization and coordination.Trade Review'In sum, the book is well written, interesting and very topical. It is written by very knowledgeable lawyers, which is reflected in the high quality of the articles. . . I recommend this book, not only for academics but for practicing lawyers as well. Many of the contributions contain valuable ''take home messages'', which should be taken into account in the discussions.' --Marcus Norrgard, International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition Law'This is an intriguing selection of topical essays addressing fundamental questions of pharmaceutical innovation. It is comprised of a high-profile list of contributors, including academics, judges and practitioners from the U.S., Europe and Japan, who ''explore to what extent patent strategies and life-cycle management practices take advantage of patent laws and health-care regulation and disrupt the necessary balance between incentives for innovation and access to affordable medicines and health care''. . . This is an enjoyable, readable and interesting book containing thorough studies of ''hot'' legal issues in the pharma sector converging in an decisive era for pharmaceutical innovation. It ought to be found in any library that has reserved space for pharma-, IP- or competition law-related literature.' --Jur. Dr. Timo Minssen, European Competition Law Review Table of ContentsContents: Introduction Nari Lee and Josef Drexl PART I: PATENT PROTECTION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL METHODS 1. The Patentability of Genetic Diagnostics in US Law and Policy Rochelle C. Dreyfuss 2. Patentability of Pharmaceutical Innovations: The European Perspective Rainer Moufang 3. Patentability of Medical Methods in Japan Nari Lee PART II: DATA EXCLUSIVITY AND PATENT TERM EXTENSION: CONVERGENCE OR DIVERGENCE 4. Patent Term Restoration and Non-Patent Exclusivity in the US Margo A. Bagley 5. Clinical Data, Data Exclusivity and Private Investment Protection in Europe Christian R. Fackelmann 6. Patent Term Extension in Japan: An Academic and Comparative Perspective Ryoko Iseki 7. Recent UK Case Law on Supplementary Protection Certificates Richard Arnold 8. Patent Term Extension in Japan: Focusing on the Pacif Capsule Decision Toshiaki Imura PART III: BALANCING INCENTIVES AND COMPETITION IN EUROPE 9. Strategic Patenting by the Pharmaceutical Industry: Towards a Concept of Abusive Practices of Protection Hanns Ullrich 10. Anticompetitive Marketing in the Context of Pharmaceutical Switching in Europe Bengt Domeij 11. AstraZeneca and the EU Sector Inquiry: When Do Patent Filings Violate Competition Law? Josef Drexl Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Intellectual Property Unfair Competition and
Book SynopsisDealing with rights and developments at the margin of classic intellectual property, this fascinating book explores emerging types of regulations and how existing IP regimes inform and influence the judicial and legislative creation of âœsubstituteâ IP rights.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction: Intellectual Property, Unfairness and Speech – Convergences and Developments Annette Kur, Nari Lee, Ansgar Ohly and Guido Westkamp PART I: CONDUCT AND UNFAIRNESS: MAPPING METHODOGICAL BOUNDARIES 1. What to Protect, and How? Unfair Competition, Intellectual Property, or Protection Sui Generis Annette Kur 2. Interfaces between Trade Mark Protection and Unfair Competition Law – Confusion About Confusion and Misconceptions about Misappropriation? Ansgar Ohly 3. Personality Rights, Unfair Competition and Extended Causes of Action Guido Westkamp PART II: CONVERGENCES I: PERSONA, PUBLICITY AND MARKET CONTROL RIGHTS IN COMPARISON 4. Personality Endorsement and Character Merchandising: A Sparkle of Unfair Competition in English Law Spyros Maniatis 5. Rights of Publicity in the United States From Edison to Elvis to Paris (and Every 15 Minutes in Between) Gary Rinkerman 6. Celebrities, Advertisement and Commercial Exploitation ‘Publicity Rights’ in German Law Kerstin Schmitt PART III: CONVERGENCES II: INVESTMENT IN COMPETITION 7. Ambush Marketing: Examining the Development of an Event Organizer Right of Association Seth Ericsson 8. Commercialising Privacy and Privatising the Commercial: The Difficulties Arising from the Protection of Privacy via Breach of Confidence Tanya Aplin 9. Protection of the First Mover Advantage – Regulation Against Imitation of the Product Configuration in Japan Yoshiyuki Tamura 10. The Use of Trade Marks in Keyword Advertising: Developments in CJEU and National Jurisprudence Nicole van der Laan PART IV: INVESTMENT PROTECTION AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST: COMPETITION AND (COMMERCIAL) SPEECH 11. The United Kingdom’s Public Interest ‘Defence’ and European Union Copyright Law Jonathan Griffiths 12. Public Domain at the Interface of Trade Mark and Unfair Competition Law – The Case of Referential Use of Trade Marks Nari Lee 13. Image Rights in Civil Law Systems: Four Questions and Three Systems Antoon Quaedvlieg Index
£126.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook on International Competition
Book SynopsisThe Research Handbook on International Competition Law brings together leading academics, practitioners and competition officials to discuss the most recent developments in international competition law and policy.Trade Review‘. . . within this collection of essays there are some real gems. . . the volume provides a wide-ranging assessment of many issues raised by the movement towards such a globalised approach.’ -- Niamh Dunne, Cambridge Law Review‘Some 30 leading scholars, academics and practitioners have contributed 22 formidably thoughtful and readable articles to this scholarly and topical book on competition law. . . this book should be of abiding interest to competition lawyers everywhere as well as scholars, academics and competition officials and policymakers in trading nations. The subject matter is international and so is the book’s utility and appeal.’ -- Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor, The Barrister MagazineTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Setting the Scene: The Scope and Limits of ‘International Competition Law’ Ariel Ezrachi PART II: FROM UNILATERAL ENFORCEMENT TO COOPERATION NETWORKS 2. Competition Law and Extraterritoriality Florian Wagner-von Papp 3. Competition Agency Networks Around the World Imelda Maher and Anestis Papadopoulos 4. Building Global Antitrust Standards: The ICN’s Practicable Approach Hugh M. Hollman, William E. Kovacic and Andrew S. Robertson 5. ‘Jaw-jaw’ not ‘Law-law’ – from Treaties to Meetings: The Increasing Informality and Effectiveness of International Cooperation Philip Marsden 6. The Role of NGOs in Competition Law Enforcement Pradeep S. Mehta, Udai S. Mehta and Cornelius Dube 7. Greater International Convergence and the Behavioural Antitrust Gambit Maurice E. Stucke PART III: ENFORCEMENT CHALLENGES WORLDWIDE 8. Paths to Competition Advocacy Allan Fels and Wendy Ng 9. Competition Law and Developing Economies: Between ‘Informed Divergence’ and International Convergence Kathryn McMahon 10. Private and Public Enforcement: Complements, Substitutes and Conflicts – A Global Perspective Donald I. Baker 11. Criminal Sanctions for Cartels – the Jury is Still Out Caron Beaton-Wells 12. Cartels, Extradition and Concurrent Criminal Prosecution Michael O’Kane PART IV: COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF LAWS AND PROCEDURES 13. Merger Control: Key International Norms and Differences D. Daniel Sokol and William Blumenthal 14. Unilateral Conduct: The Search for Global Standards Giorgio Monti 15. Market Power – the Root of All Evil? A Comparative Analysis of the Concepts of Market Power, Dominance and Monopolisation Hedvig Schmidt 16. Drawing the Boundary between Joint and Unilateral Conduct: Parent–Subsidiary Relationships and Joint Ventures Alison Jones 17. Resale Price Maintenance in Comparative Perspective Ulf Bernitz 18. Innovation, IPRs and EU Competition Law: Cross Currents in the EU/US Debate Steven Anderman 19. Recent US FTC Antitrust–IP Interface Developments Alden F. Abbott and Dina Kallay 20. The Patent–Competition Interface in Asia: A Regional Approach? Thomas K. Cheng 21. Competition Law and Enforcement in the Pharmaceutical Industry Michael A. Carrier 22. The Consumer and Competition Policy: Welfare, Interest and Engagement Phil Evans Index
£205.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Trade and Competition Law in the EU and Beyond
Book SynopsisThis well-documented book comprises a stellar cast of European and American authors delivering an overview of cutting edge issues in the areas of trade and competition law, arising in the EU and beyond.Trade Review‘Trade and Competition Law in the EU and Beyond is a remarkable collection of scholarly contributions of relevance to academics, practitioners and officials interested not only in rules governing international trade and competition, but also in international economic law in general. The authorship is diversified, representing views of commentators from many countries, and the focus of individual contributions is not only on law de lege lata but also de lege ferenda greatly adding to the volume’s value and its input in the ongoing academic discourse.’ -- Marek Martyniszyn, International Trade Law and RegulationTable of ContentsContents: Preface Inge Govaere, Marco Bronckers and Reinhard Quick Foreword Paul Demaret Foreword Koen Lenaerts Foreword Carl Baudenbacher PART I: TRADE AND COMPETITION 1. Competition and Trade Policy and the Challenge of Globalisation Jacques Steenbergen 2. Towards a WTO Business-Enabling Compact Stefan D. Amarasinha and Simon J. Evenett PART II: TRADE Rules and Rulemaking 3. Challenges in International Monetary Law Thomas Cottier and Tetyana Payosova 4. From Reluctant Participant to Key Player: EU and the Negotiation of the GATS Juan A. Marchetti and Petros C. Mavroidis 5. Article IV of the GATT: An Obsolete Provision or Still a Basis for Cultural Policy? Lothar Ehring 6. The Debate Continues: Are Border Adjustments of Emission Trading Schemes a Means to Protect the Climate or are they ‘Naked’ Protectionism? Reinhard Quick 7. EU Common Commercial Policy Throwing Off the Shackles of ‘Mixity’ Inge Govaere 8. The Negotiations of a New Anti Dumping Agreement (ADA) in the DDA – Some Observations Hannes Welge 9. The EU and Free Trade: Can We Still Afford It? Gérard Depayre Interpretation and Dispute Settlement 10. Modern Approaches to Treaty Interpretation John H. Jackson 11. WTO Dispute Settlement: Promise Fulfilled? William J. Davey 12. Consolidation of WTO Dispute Settlement Proceedings before Panels and the Appellate Body Raimund Raith 13. Can the EU’s Disregard for ‘Strict Observance of International Law’ (Article 3 TEU) be Constitutionally Justified? Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann 14. The Effect of WTO Dispute Decisions in EU Law – Autonomy or Autarky? Piet Eeckhout 15. The Domestic Law Effect of the WTO in the EU – A Dialogue with Jacques Bourgeois Marco Bronckers 16. The Court of Justice and Unrecognized Entities under International Law Pieter Jan Kuijper 17. The Brita Ruling of the European Court of Justice: A Few Comments Marc Maresceau 18. The Standing Requirements for Bringing a Direct Action before the General Court in the Field of Trade Defence and Customs Following the Entry into Force of the TFEU Philippe De Baere PART III: COMPETITION Agreements 19. Vertical Restraints and Online Sales in the Era of Modernization: Is the New Regime ‘Modern’ Enough? Massimo Merola and Leonardo Armati 20. Parallel Trade: Econ-oclast Thoughts on a Dogma of EU Competition Law Nicolas Petit Abuses and Mergers 21. How to Treat Aftermarkets under Article 102 TFEU Hendrik Bourgeois 22. The British Airways Judgment – What are the ‘Underlying Factors’ in Exclusionary Abuses? John Temple Lang 23. Magill Revisited Ian S. Forrester 24. Refusal to Supply and Margin Squeeze: A Discussion of Why the ‘Telefonica Exceptions’ are Wrong Damien Geradin 25. Making Sense of the Reactions to the 2010 US Horizontal Merger Guidelines Barry E. Hawk and James A. Keyte State Aid 26. From Trade to Tutelage: State Aid and Public Choice in the European Union William Bishop Enforcement and Litigation 27. Public and Private Enforcement of Competition Law José Rivas 28. When the Judge Prosecutes, Power Prevails Over Law Catherine Smits and Denis Waelbroeck 29. Shaping or Administrating the Law? Reflections on the European Courts’ Decision-making Practice in the Field of Competition Law Frank Montag Index
£153.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Competition Policy and the Economic Approach
Book SynopsisThis outstanding collection of original essays brings together some of the leading experts in competition economics, policy and law.Trade Review‘While the book will probably have its greatest appeal to scholars in the field, practitioners should not neglect it, as it offers a concise compilation of fundamental issues in competition law that frequently draws from concrete cases. It is true that the book delivers few definite answers but rather raises new questions, as acknowledged by the editors in their foreword. However, this will only add to the substance of the discussion and should not be regarded as a shortcoming. The book’s biggest strength may thus well be the fact that it constantly encourages the reader to challenge conventional thinking. Moreover, it rightly calls for a distinction between the use of economic insight to inform competition policy and improve the accuracy and effectiveness of its abstract rules on the one hand, and the use of in-depth quantitative economic analyses in individual cases on the other hand.’ -- Hendrik Auf’mkolk, Competition and Regulation in Network IndustriesTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Rupprecht Podszun PART I: THE GOALS OF COMPETITION POLICY 1. Consumer Welfare and Competition Policy Gregory J. Werden 2. Consumer Welfare, Total Welfare and Economic Freedom – On the Normative Foundations of Competition Policy Viktor J. Vanberg 3. Consumer Welfare, Economic Freedom and the Moral Quality of Competition Law – Comments on Gregory Werden and Victor Vanberg Daniel Zimmer PART II: MERITS AND CHALLENGES OF MODERN INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS 4. Current Issues in Antitrust Analysis Daniel L. Rubinfeld 5. Using Economics for Identifying Anticompetitive Unilateral Practices Michele Polo 6. Modern Industrial Economics: Open Problems and Possible Limits Oliver Budzinski 7. Modern Industrial Economics Revisited – Comments on Daniel Rubinfeld, Michele Polo and Oliver Budzinski Laurence Idot PART III: COMPETITION POLICY AND EVOLUTIONARY AND INNOVATION ECONOMICS 8. Industrial Dynamics and Evolution – The Role of Innovation, Competences and Learning Uwe Cantner 9. Competition, Innovation and Maintaining Diversity through Competition Law Wolfgang Kerber 10. The Impact of Innovation – Comments on Uwe Cantner and Wolfgang Kerber Andreas Heinemann PART IV: COMPETITION POLICY AND BEHAVIOURAL AND EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS 11. Bounded Rationality and Competition Policy Justus Haucap 12. Using Experimental Economics to Understand Competition Bart J. Wilson 13. Competition as a Socially Desirable Dilemma – Theory v. Experimental Evidence Christoph Engel 14. Introducing More Features of Real Life into the Economists’ World of Theoretical Models – Comments on Justus Haucap, Bart Wilson and Christoph Engel Andreas Fuchs PART V: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF COMPETITION POLICY 15. Normative and Institutional Limitations to a More Economic Approach Dirk Schroeder 16. Competition Agencies, Independence, and the Political Process William E. Kovacic 17. On the (a)political Character of the Economic Approach to Competition Law Josef Drexl Index
£53.15
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Market Building through Antitrust Longterm
Book SynopsisMarket Building through Antitrust investigates the role of antitrust policy in the building of competitive energy markets in Europe. In particular, antitrust law has increasingly been used as a quasi-ex ante regulatory tool, thereby raising problems in terms of economic efficiency, legal certainty and political legitimacy.Trade Review‘Antitrust is a sledgehammer to the creation of European-wide markets. How does it really work though? Take the case of power contracting. Look at the smart and fresh view from a promising scholar: Adrien de Hauteclocque. A must read.’ -- Jean-Michel Glachant, European University Institute, Italy‘Long-term energy contracts pose one of the greatest challenges for EU competition law. Focusing on electricity markets and contracts, this book provides interesting new approaches and guidance in this area of EU law. The book also examines a wider and even more difficult issue: what role can competition law have in creating markets. The book delivers. It is a remarkably lucid account of difficult issues. A must-have book for practitioners and policy makers alike.’ -- Kim Talus, University of Eastern FinlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword General Introduction 1. The Problem of Long-term Contracts in Decentralized Electricity Markets: An Economic Perspective 2. Vertical De-integration and Single Market Integration in the European Union: An Incomplete Transition 3. The Antitrust Strategy of the European Commission on Long-term Contracts: Is the New Methodology truly ‘More Economic’? 4. Long-term Contracts Across Member States: The Problem of Priority Access Rights to Interconnectors 5. The Strategy of the European Union for the Development of Interconnectors: Assessing the Role of Merchant Transmission Investment with Vincent Rious Bibliography Index
£89.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd New Competition Jurisdictions
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the problems faced by newly-established competition authorities, and on shaping policies and building institutions in those jurisdictions. In particular four key issues encountered by new competition jurisdictions are considered, namely: the challenges and obstacles to adopting competition laws;Trade ReviewThe most thoughtful collection available of insights into the challenges facing new competition jurisdictions. Whish and Townley have brought together experts on approaches global, comparative and local, combined with fresh inter-disciplinary insights. By combining law, economics and political economy, what emerges are pointed commentaries, and a rich source of principles and pragmatism. This book will guide the creators and enforcers of new competition law regimes. - Philip Marsden, Director, British Institute of International and Comparative Law, and OFT Board Member This is a wonderful volume filled with good ideas. It evolves from the Sixth Conference of ASCOLA, the world association of competition law professors, which asked a group of young scholars how new competition law systems can be made more effective, and challenged the conference participants to interrogate the ideas. The resulting book is an admirable collection of insightful papers and commentary. For all who are interested in advancing younger competition law systems and their supporting academic communities, this volume must be read. --- Eleanor Fox, New York University School of Law, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Christopher Townley and Richard Whish 1. HSR at 35: The Early US Premerger Notification Experience and its Meaning for New Systems of Competition Law William E. Kovacic PART I: CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES TO ADOPTING COMPETITION LAWS David Lewis (Chair) 2. Designing Competition Laws in New Jurisdictions: Three Models to Follow Heba Shahein 3. The Political Economy of Competition Law Reform in New Jurisdictions Michelle Chowdhury 4. The Dynamics of Competition Policies in Small Developing Economies: The Central American Countries’ Experience Claudia Schatan Commentary on Part One Chapters Ulla Schwager PART II: INSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES AND CHOICES: DETERRENCE Michal S. Gal (Chair) 5. Increasing Deterrence in Latin American Competition Law Enforcement Regimes Javier Tapia 6. Deterrence and Compensation in New Competition Regimes: The Role of Private Enforcement Clifford A. Jones 7. Enforcement Priorities for New Agencies: Lessons from South Africa on the Deterrence of Cartel Conduct Keith Weeks Commentary on Part Two Chapters John Davies PART III: THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE David J. Gerber (Chair) 8. Does Implementation of Merger Regulation Impede Inbound Cross-border Mergers? Analysis of Developed versus Developing Countries Manish Agarwal 9. The Impact of Multi-Jurisdictional Concentrations on the New Competition Law Jurisdictions: A Case Study on Brazil Marco Botta PART IV: TEACHING AND RESEARCHING COMPETITION LAW AND ECONOMICS IN NEW COMPETITION JURISDICTIONS Christopher Townley, Heba Shahein and Richard Whish Index
£126.00
The Peterson Institute for International Economics Global Competition Policy
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£35.28
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Blockchain Antitrust
Book SynopsisTrade Review'A real masterpiece, brilliantly pressing for a change that is necessary and feasible.' -- Lawrence Lessig, Harvard Law School, US‘As our world becomes increasing digital, both law and code become central to management of rights and access to justice. The two modes of management are often seen as being in conflict, but increasingly far-sighted scholars like Prof. Schrepel are seeing that there are opportunities for synergy. This book is a clear step forward in building a system of digital law that works, and a must-read for those concerned about our digital future.’ -- – Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US‘From Code of Hammurabi (1754 BC) to the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence this book links a deep understanding of law and technology, Blockchain and Antitrust. It offers a highly appreciated contribution to the Blockchain debate and practical use cases, which are very much needed in often theoretical discussions.’ -- Theodor Thanner, President of the Austrian Federal Competition Authority, Austria‘Grounded in Schrepel's solid understanding of the law and technology debate, this book offers a unique framework and important guide for thinking through the many ways in which Antitrust law and Blockchain technologies can be complementary and create efficiencies from collaboration.’ -- Roland Vogl, CodeX - The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, US‘Packed with stimulating suggestions and insights, this is the first book exploring the role of competition law in regulating blockchain. Thibault Schrepel skillfully blends an accessible examination of the technology at play with a discussion about how competition law should be applied to both control and support its development.’ -- Giorgio Monti, Tilburg University, the Netherlands‘Traditional financial payment systems run by banks or by tech companies such as PayPal have natural network effects, and are held to be open to some degree of monopoly. Blockchain systems, because they are highly distributed and transparent, are often said to be free of such tendencies. Thibault Schrepel argues this isn’t true: blockchains may foster anticompetitive practices in many ways. As our economic world moves increasingly into cryptocurrencies and blockchain transactions, Schrepel’s analysis and suggested remedies are both timely and important.’ -- W. Brian Arthur, Santa Fe Institute, US‘Data and Antitrust have become a hot button issue. However, as of yet there is little legal scholarly writing on the topic of how blockchain with its promise of data integrity will change this debate. This book tries to do precisely that, and is an incredibly useful read for any legal scholar interested in the digital space.’ -- Catherine Tucker, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US‘Thibault Schrepel’s Blockchain + Antitrust: the Decentralization Formula, is an eminently readable and satisfying examination of the history, technology, and incipient law of Blockchain – from its historical roots in a libertarian search for order, to its complex and often misunderstood internal workings, and finally to the abundant legal concerns that might loom in the future. This book is particularly helpful for someone who needs to be guided through Blockchain’s most important technical and operational elements.’ -- Herbert Hovenkamp, University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School, US‘By reducing transaction costs and facilitating trust among parties to transactions, blockchains reduce the need for centralized legal structures in economic activity. They also make transactions less transparent to regulators and can be used to harbor anticompetitive practices. Hence they contribute to deconcentrating economic structures and, simultaneously, raise challenges for competition law enforcement. However, competition authorities can also benefit from the blockchain technology in their enforcement activity. Thibault Schrepel in this path-breaking book explores the evolving complex relationship between blockchain and antitrust and the ways they can benefit from one another. This forward-looking and fascinating analysis is a must read for anyone interested in one of the most important technological development of our time.’ -- Frederic Jenny, OECD Competition Committee, France‘More than any other field of business law, antitrust has much in common with emerging blockchain technologies. Dr. Schrepel has been at the forefront of research in the relationship between these two fields. His hopeful approach, as discussed in this book, towards a mutually beneficial relationship between antitrust law amd blockchain technology will help ensure maximal realization of the efficiency-enhancing promise of blockchain – namely, lowering the costs of networking and increasing transparency. Moreover, this book does an excellent job of discussing both the procompetitive (favored by the antitrust laws) attributes of blockchain and its ability to facilitate anticompetitive harm (outlawed by the antitrust laws), and showing how the law and the emerging technology can live in harmony to the benefit of consumers. I was proud, as head of the DOJ Antitrust Division, to have the Division join Dr. Schrepel’s academic project on this topic and look forward to his continued contributions to this important emerging field.’ -- Makan Delrahim, Department of Justice Antitrust Division, US‘This book is the first of its kind. Schrepel’s work will no doubt appeal to antitrusters looking for a didactic introduction to the blockchain. It will also be of more general interest to any reader with a concern for the future of law and public policy in a technology-driven world. A must-read.’ -- Nicolas Petit, European University Institute, Italy‘Blockchain technology has been offered as a solution to any number of problems, and sometimes – to its detriment – as a panacea. Here, Schrepel follows the thread of decentralization to explore this technology alongside the goals of antitrust law. It's a worthy provocation, even as blockchains’ value, and future, are hotly contested.’ -- Jonathan Zittrain, Harvard University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction: the decentralization PART 1 A COMMON AMBITION 1. Blockchain: from ideology to implementation 2. Blockchain’s toolbox 3. Blockchain and Darwin 4. Decentralization? 5. Comes antitrust: the paradox PART 2 BEST FRENEMIES? 6. The theory of the firm 7. The theory of granularity 8. Collusion on blockchain 9. Collusion using blockchain 10. Blockchain power 11. Blockchain and monopolization 12. Blockchain and merger control PART 3 ALLIES 13. Law + technology 14. Running the formula 15. Blockchain’s future Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing The Conceptual Structure of EU Competition Law
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£100.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Competition Law in ASEAN
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£265.77
Edward Elgar Competition and Sustainability
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£105.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The Political Economy of Competition Law in Asia
Book SynopsisThis is a very timely book which provides an unprecedented analysis of the factors which have shaped the competition law systems of ten Asian countries and Australia. The comprehensive discussion from varying viewpoints against the backdrop of the significantly different environments within which the respective regimes have developed creates a framework for the comparative assessment of competition law systems elsewhere in the world.'- Lutz-Christian Wolff, The Chinese University of Hong KongThis detailed book describes and analyses the essential political economy features that provide the backdrop to the competition policies and competition law regimes of several of the most important Asian economies.The book also discusses the impact of these political economy influences in determining whether the adopted competition policy is effective. Each of the authors - experts in their respective countries - offer specific insights into the nature and structure of their competition regimes and discuss to what extent the varied political economy factors unique to that country help to determine whether and to what extent the established system promotes or hinders economic competition in that jurisdiction.Comprising wide coverage of Asian jurisdictions, including Australia, this book will strongly appeal to students and academics of law, politics, economics and economic development, policy makers in national governments, international agencies and competition authorities, as well as practicing competition lawyers and in-house counsel.Contributors: M.F. Cheong, A. Fels, D. Fruitman, D. Healey, R.A.S. Jalit, J. Lee, Y.H. Lee, R.I. McEwin, P.S. Mehta, N.N. Sirait, T. Takigawa, S. Thanitcul, M. WilliamsTrade ReviewNew competition laws have been adopted throughout Asia in recent years, and some of the older laws have been significantly strengthened. This makes Asia a fascinating region in which to look at the political and economic circumstances of the countries in which such laws are to be found, and to consider the very different conditions that exist within them. This book will be an invaluable guide to anyone with an interest in the developing competition law regimes of this immensely important part of the world. --Richard Whish, King's College London, UKAs with every good academic book, this one will serve as the starting point of many more research projects to come. --Rupprecht Podszun, International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition LawTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction Mark Williams 2. Japan Toshiaki Takigawa 3. Korea Jaemin Lee 4. China Mark Williams 5. Vietnam David Fruitman 6. The Philippines Mark Williams and Ruby Ann S. Jalit 7. Malaysia and Singapore May Fong Cheong and Yin Harn Lee 8. Thailand R. Ian McEwin and Sakda Thanitcul 9. Indonesia Ningrum Natasya Sirait 10. India Pradeep S. Mehta 11. Australia Deborah Healey 12. Australia – A Regulator’s Perspective Allan Fels 13. Conclusion Mark Williams Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Competition Policy and Regional Integration in
Book SynopsisThis book presents a detailed study of the interface between regional integration and competition policies of selected regional trade agreements (RTAs), and the potential of regional competition laws to help developing countries achieve their development goals. The book provides insights on the regional integration experiences in developing countries, their potential for development and the role of competition law and policy in the process. Moreover, the book emphasizes the development dimension both of regional competition policies and of competition law. This timely book delivers concrete proposals that will help to unleash the potential of regional integration and regional competition policies, and also help developing countries to fully enjoy the benefits deriving from a regional market. Bringing together analysis from well-known scholars in the developed world with practical insight from scholars in countries hoping to exploit the potential of competition law, this book will appeal to academics working in the field of competition law, practitioners, policymakers and officials from developing countries, as well as those in development organizations such as UNCTAD. Contributors: A. Amunategui Abad, M. Bakhoum, D.S. Beckford, J. Cortazar, J. Drexl, E.M. Fox, M.S. Gal, D.J. Gerber, G.K. Lipimile, G. Mamhare, J. Molestina, K. Moodaliyar, M. Ngom, T. Stewart, L. Thanadsillapakul, I.F. WassmerTrade ReviewThis book is very interesting and provides a valuable contribution to the scholarship on competition law in developing countries. Policymakers and lawyers involved in these fields will gain perspective about the benefits and problems related to the experiences presented in this work. --Andrés Palacios Lleras, World CompetitionThis wonderful volume offers a timely and important look at competition policy where it is changing the most - developing countries pursuing regional agreements. It provides superb analytical discussions of the impact of regional competition policy integration, why developing states have pursued this strategy, and the extent to which it is meeting their needs. The editors have assembled a superb roster of experts, so it is not a surprise that the book recommendations are insightful, and deserving of attention from policy makers. --Andrew Guzman, Berkeley Law SchoolThis book makes it perfectly clear that a pro-competitive environment is an important condition for further progress on the road to development. The potential for improvement is even larger if the competitive framework is not reserved to the national level but extends to the regional dimension. The task is complex, and errors cannot be excluded. This highly recommendable book shows how to avoid them. --Andreas Heinemann, International Review of Intellectual Property and Competition LawTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Mor Bakhoum PART I: PROMISES AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING REGIONAL COMPETITION POLICY REGIMES 1. The Harmonization of ASEAN: Competition Laws and Policy from an Economic Integration Perspective Lawan Thanadsillapakul 2. Competition Law and Policy in the Framework of ASEAN Anthony Amunategui Abad 3. Southern African Development Community (SADC) Regional Competition Policy Gladmore Mamhare 4. Competition Policy in SADC: A South African Perspective Kasturi Moodaliyar PART II: INSTITUTIONAL COHERENCE, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND COMPETITION POLICY 5. Institutional Coherence and Effectiveness of a Regional Competition Policy: The Case of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Mor Bakhoum and Julia Molestina 6. Regional Integration and Competition Policy in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Region Mbissane Ngom 7. Andean Competition Law: Looking for the Private Sector, or the Quest for the Missing Link in Antitrust Javier Cortázar PART III: ECONOMIC STRUCTURE, REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND COMPETITION LAW ENFORCEMENT 8. Regional Integration in the Caribbean: The Role of Competition Policy Taimoon Stewart 9. Implementing Effective Competition Policy through Regional Trade Agreements: The Case of CARICOM Delroy S. Beckford 10. The COMESA Regional Competition Regulations George K. Lipimile PART IV: THE DEVELOPMENT DIMENSION OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND COMPETITION POLICY 11. Economic Integration and Competition Law in Developing Countries Josef Drexl 12. Regionalization, Development and Competition Law: Exploring the Political Dimension David J. Gerber 13. Competition, Development and Regional Integration: In Search of a Competition Law Fit for Developing Countries Eleanor M. Fox 14. Regional Agreements of Developing Jurisdictions: Unleashing the Potential Michal S. Gal and Inbal Faibish Wassmer Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd The International Handbook on Private Enforcement
Book SynopsisWith the international community on the brink of an explosion of private remedies for violation of national competition laws, this timely Handbook provides state-of the-art analysis of the private enforcement of competition laws across the globe. Private enforcement of antitrust is becoming a significant component of competition policy laws worldwide; today, more than a hundred jurisdictions have adopted market regimes operating within a framework of competition law, providing a varied base for developing ways by which persons injured by anticompetitive conduct will (or will not) be able to obtain remedies. Written primarily from the perspective of the complainant, the Handbook contributes to the discussion by presenting empirical research on private remedies through unprecedented, detailed and systematic analysis of private antitrust enforcement in the US. The expert contributors - law practitioners in the US and 21 other countries - explain both the law and the realities regarding private remedies as they have experienced them. They provide useful information to law and policy makers contemplating the introduction or expansion of private enforcement and to competition advocacy NGOs, attorneys and others who may wish to support or utilize the tools of private enforcement. By way of conclusion, valuable observations are imparted and recommendations prescribed. This important Handbook will prove an invaluable reference tool for a wide-ranging audience including: international private practice lawyers, law academics and students with a special interest in competition policy, international government officials involved in legislation or regulation of private remedies in countries with competition laws, and economists consulting in competition cases.Trade Review‘. . . this book is a great achievement, and its contribution to the field cannot be negated. Practitioners, academics and students with a specific interest in this topic alike will easily zero-in on the jurisdiction of interest and extract not only theoretical, academic information on antitrust law and enforcement, which this book does not shy from, but also and mostly practical information on antitrust litigation practice in individual jurisdictions. This alone sets this contribution apart from the numerous books on competition law enforcement and private enforcement available these days which, with all their specific qualities, rarely offer such a practical insight in antitrust enforcement, especially on such a large scale.’ -- Jocelyn G. Delatre, European Competition Law Review‘The International Handbook on Private Enforcement of Competition Law effectively does “what is says on the tin”. . . It is an excellent and important piece of comparative work in this field.’ -- Barry J. Rodger, Competition Law Review‘The American Antitrust Institute has supervised the preparation of this impressive volume analysing the experience of private antitrust enforcement in the United States and surveying the growing importance of private enforcement around the world. . . Each chapter is succinct and an excellent introduction to private rights of action under the key national competition laws. . . The Handbook is a welcome guide to the current state of the current literature on private rights of actions and remedies and provides the raw material and analysis for improvement.’World Competition‘This Handbook on private enforcement of competition law is both conceptual and enormously practical. It explains by facts and figures why private enforcement is necessary, and it explores cultural and contextual differences that may suggest different designs. The Handbook provides a thorough anatomy of US private actions, following which experts from 19 other jurisdictions explain the contours and practicalities of bringing, litigating and settling private actions in their jurisdictions. The Handbook promises to make an enormous contribution to antitrust law and policy around the world.’ -- Eleanor Fox, New York University, School of Law, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface PART I: INTRODUCTION 1. Benefits of Private Enforcement: Empirical Background Robert H. Lande 2. The Impact of International Cartels John M. Connor 3. Differing Traditions Jonathan W. Cuneo PART II: EXPERIENCING PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT IN THE US 4. Defining Antitrust Violations in the US Bonny E. Sweeney 5. Pre-claim Activities Craig Corbitt, Judith Zahid and Patrick Clayton 6. Parties Entitled to Pursue a Claim Eric L. Cramer and Daniel C. Simons 7. Initiation of a Private Claim Michael D. Hausfeld 8. Aggregation of Claims J. Douglas Richards 9. Procedural Defenses Short of Trial Jonathan L. Rubin 10. Obtaining Evidence Joseph Goldberg and Dan Gustafson 11. Plaintiffs’ Remedies W. Joseph Bruckner and Matthew R. Salzwedel 12. Funding Litigation K. Craig Wildfang and Stacey P. Slaughter 13. Interaction of Public and Private Enforcement Kevin J. O’Connor, Hannah L. Renfro and Adam C. Briggs 14. Class Notice and Claims Administration Katherine Kinsella and Shannon Wheatman PART III: EUROPE 15. Overview of Europe Bojana Vrcek 16. England and Wales Vincent Smith, Anthony Maton and Scott Campbell 17. France Nathalie Jalabert-Doury 18. Germany Philipp von Dietze and Eckart Brödermann 19. Italy Giovanni Barone and Roberto Amore 20. Netherlands Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer, Herman Speyart, Flip Wijers and Joost Fanoy 21. Spain Pedro Callol 22. Sweden Marcus Glader and Peter Alstergren 23. Turkey Hilmi Bolatoglu PART IV: THE AMERICAS 24. Overview of the Americas Jonathan W. Cuneo 25. Brazil Mauro Grinberg, Camilla Paoletti and Leonor Cordovil 26. Canada Charles M. Wright 27. Peru Alfredo Bullard and Alejandro Falla PART V: ASIA, AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA 28. Overview of Asia and Africa Byung Geon Lee and Ke Li 29. Australia Brooke Dellavedova, Vince Morabito and Brendan Sweeney 30. China Zou Weining and Ma Chunsheng 31. India Pradeep S. Mehta and Cornelius Dube 32. Israel Niv Zecler, Michal S. Gal and Yariv Ilan 33. Japan Hiromitsu Miyakawa 34. Korea Hwang Lee and Byung Geon Lee 35. South Africa Kasturi Moodaliyar 36. Taiwan Lawrence S. Liu and Frank S. Chang PART VI: THE FUTURE OF PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT 37. International Settlements Laurence T. Sorkin 38. Toward an Effective System of Private Enforcement Albert A. Foer and Jonathan W. Cuneo Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Recent Advances in the Analysis of Competition
Book SynopsisThis state-of-the-art volume highlights important recent research contributions covering all the significant themes surrounding competition policy and regulation, including financial regulation and multisided markets. Bringing scholars and policy makers to the frontiers of research and addressing the critical issues of the day, the book presents original important new theoretical and empirical results. The distinguished contributors include: P. Agrel, K. Alexander, J. Cremer, X. Dassiou, G. Deltas, F. Etro, L. Filistrucchi, P. Fotis, M. Gilli, J. Harrington Jr, T. Huertas, M. Ivaldi, B. Jullien, V. Marques, M. Peitz, Y. Spiegel, E. Tarrantino and G. Wood. Recent Advances in the Analysis of Competition Policy and Regulation will prove insightful for academic economists, consultants and policy makers interested in these fields. Contributors: P.J. Agrell, K. Alexander, G. Biglaiser, E. Calvano, C. Cambini, J. Cremer, X. Dassiou, G. Deltas, F. Etro, L. Filistrucchi, R. Fiocco, A. Fortunato, P.N. Fotis, A. Gautier, M. Gilli, D. Glycopantis, J.E. Harrington Jr., T.F. Huertas, M. Ivaldi, B. Jullien, Y. Katsoulacos, T.J. Klein, J. Koenen, V. Marques, T.O. Michielsen, S. Mitraille, C. Muller, M. Peitz, L. Rondi, A. Salvo, I. Soares, Y. Spiegel, E. Tarantino, H. Vasconcelos, G. WoodTrade ReviewThis volume collects a number of original, cutting-edge contributions that take the reader swiftly and easily to the frontier of research on most of the current hot topics in industrial organization, antitrust and regulation. Skillfully edited by two outstanding leaders in the field, the volume will be a precious source for students, researchers and practitioners that need to figure out what research has achieved in recent years on these important policy issues. --- Giancarlo Spagnolo, SITE - Stockholm School of Economics and University of Tor Vergata, SwedenTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Joseph E. Harrington Jr and Yannis Katsoulacos PART I: COMPETITION POLICY AND RELATED ISSUES 1. Switching Costs and Network Effects in Competition Policy Jacques Crémer and Gary Biglaiser 2. Corporate Leniency with Private Information: An Exploratory Example Joseph E. Harrington Jr 3. The Economics of Pending Patents Johannes Koenen and Martin Peitz 4. Testing for the Presence of a Maverick in the French Audit Industry Marc Ivaldi, Sébastien Mitraille and Catherine Muller 5. Optimal Decisions in Two-stage Bundling Xeni Dassiou and Dionysius Glycopantis 6. Competition Policy and Firm’s Damages Panagiotis N. Fotis 7. Social-Welfare-Enhancing Collusion and Trade George Deltas, Alberto Salvo and Helder Vasconcelos PART II: ONLINE SEARCH, ADVERTISING AND TWO-SIDED MARKETS 8. A Note on Vertical Search Engines’ Foreclosure Emanuele Tarantino 9. Issues in Online Advertising and Competition Policy: A Two-sided Market Perspective Emilio Calvano and Bruno Jullien 10. Assessing Unilateral Merger Effects in the Dutch Daily Newspaper Market Lapo Filistrucchi, Tobias J. Klein and Thomas O. Michielsen 11. Leadership in Multi-sided Markets and Dominance in Online Advertising Federico Etro PART III: REGULATION 12. Bargaining and Collusion in a Regulatory Model Raffaele Fiocco and Mario Gilli 13. Investment and the Strategic Role of Capital Structure in Regulated Industries: Theory and Evidence Carlo Cambini, Laura Rondi and Yossi Spiegel 14. Rethinking Regulatory Capture Per J. Agrell and Axel Gautier 15. Can Structural Models be Useful to Understand the Electricity Wholesale Markets? An Application to Spain Vítor Marques, Adelino Fortunato and Isabel Soares PART IV: FINANCIAL REGULATION 16. Rebuilding International Financial Regulation and Basel III Kern Alexander 17. The Shock of the Old: The First Financial Crisis of the Twenty-first Century Geoffrey Wood 18. Fixing Finance: Are We There Yet? Thomas F. Huertas Index
£126.00
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Private Enforcement of Antitrust Law in the
Book SynopsisPrivate Enforcement of Antitrust Law in the United States is a comprehensive Handbook, providing a detailed, step-by-step examination of the private enforcement process, as illuminated by many of the country's leading practitioners, experts, and scholars. Written primarily from the viewpoint of the complainant, the Handbook goes well beyond a detailed cataloguing of the substantive and procedural considerations associated with individual and class action antitrust lawsuits by private individuals and businesses. It is a collection of thoughtful essays that delves deeply into practical and strategic considerations attending the decision-making of private practitioners. This eminently readable and authoritative Handbook will prove to be an invaluable resource for anyone associated with the antitrust enterprise, including both inexperienced and seasoned practitioners, law professors and students, testifying and consulting economists, and government officials involved in overlapping public/private actions and remedies. Contributors: W.K. Arends, A.C. Briggs, W.J. Bruckner, P.B. Clayton, C.C. Corbitt, E.L. Cramer, M.B. Eisenkraft, A.A. Foer, A.J. Gaughan, P. Gilbert, J. Goldberg, D.E. Gustafson, M.D. Hausfeld, K. Kinsella, R.H. Lande, J. Langenfeld, S. Martin, K.J.L. O'Connor, H.L. Renfro, J.D. Richards, V. Romanenko, J.L. Rubin, M.R. Salzwedel, A.E. Shafroth, D.C. Simons, S.P. Slaughter, R.M. Stutz, B.E. Sweeney, J. Tabacco, M.J. Waters, S. Wheatman, K.C. Wildfang, G.G. Wrobel, J.A. ZahidTrade Review’The 2012 Handbook is one of the most practical and strategic looks at the formulation and conduct of private treble litigation available. It is practically unique in going beyond the substance of the antitrust law and giving the reader a peek behind the curtain as to how private antitrust litigation actually functions. It will prove to be of great value to students and practitioners, both inside and outside the United States, who want to understand what really occurs in and outside the courtroom.’ -- --World Competition: Law and Economics ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Preface Albert A. Foer and Randy M. Stutz Introduction: Benefits of Private Enforcement Robert H. Lande 1. Defining Antitrust Violations in the United States Bonny E. Sweeney 2. Pre-complaint Activities Craig C. Corbitt, Judith A. Zahid and Patrick B. Clayton 3. Parties Entitled to Pursue a Claim Eric L. Cramer and Daniel C. Simons 4. Initiation of a Private Action Michael D. Hausfeld 5. Class Actions J. Douglas Richards, Michael B. Eisenkraft and Abigail E. Shafroth 6. Procedural Defenses Short of Trial Jonathan L. Rubin 7. Pretrial Discovery in Civil Litigation Joseph Goldberg and Dan E. Gustafson 8. Economic Experts James Langenfeld, Gregory G. Wrobel and Michael J. Waters 9. Plaintiffs’ Remedies W. Joseph Bruckner and Matthew R. Salzwedel 10. Funding Litigation K. Craig Wildfang and Stacey P. Slaughter 11. Interaction of Public and Private Enforcement Kevin J.L. O’Connor, Anthony J. Gaughan, Hannah L. Renfro, Adam C. Briggs and Wendy K. Arends 12. Settlement Practice from Both a Plaintiff and Defense Perspective Joseph Tabacco and Scott Martin 13. Class Notice and Claims Administration Katherine Kinsella and Shannon Wheatman 14. Cy Pres as a Remedy in Private Antitrust Litigation Albert A. Foer 15. Proposals for Reform Pamela Gilbert and Victoria Romanenko Index
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Edward Elgar EU Competition Law and Intellectual Property
Book Synopsis
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