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Antitrust and competition policy : a new foundation /

Biggar, Darryl R.

Antitrust and competition policy : a new foundation / Darryl Biggar, Monash University; Alberto Heimler, Italian National School of Government. - xiii, 307 pages; 24 cm.

Key economic aspects -- The ‘goals of competition law’ debate -- The transactions-cost approach to competition law -- Possible objections to the approach proposed in this book -- The concept of market power -- Controls on the acquisition of market power -- Controls on the prolonging of, or exercise of, market power -- Competition policy and labour markets -- Competition policy and digital platforms -- Competitive neutrality, EU state aid control and industrial policy -- Conclusion : The future of competition law.

"Why do governments around the world seek to block certain mergers? What does it mean for a firm to have "market power"? Surprisingly, traditional economic theory has little to say. This text sets out a new economic foundation for competition policy, providing a comprehensive guide to competition enforcers worldwide"-- Provided by publisher.

9781009724616

2025036331


Antitrust law
Competition, Unfair

343.072 BIG