Author (Person) | Buttigieg, Eugene |
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Publisher | Kluwer Law International |
Series Title | International Competition Law Series |
Series Details | Vol.40 |
Publication Date | 2009 |
ISBN | 978-90-411-3119-5 |
Content Type | Textbook | Monograph |
Abstract: That is the essential starting point of this critique. The author explores the extent to which US antitrust law and EC competition law adequately safeguard consumer interests. Specifically, he shows how the two jurisdictions have gone about evaluating collusive practices, abusive conduct by dominant firms and merger activity, and how the policies thus formed have impacted upon the promotion of consumer interests. He argues that unless consumer interests are directly and specifically addressed in the assessment process, maximization of consumer welfare is not sufficiently achieved. The author develops legal arguments that can accomplish such goals as: He argues that, in the last analysis, the promotion of consumer well-being should be the sole or at least the primary goal of any antitrust regime. Contents: |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.kluwerlaw.com/ |
Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
Countries / Regions | Europe |