The role of economic analysis in the EC competition rules

The role of economic analysis in the EC competition rules:
The purpose of this book is to evaluate the interdisciplinary issue of economic analysis in EC competition law. The scope of the book encompasses Articles 85 and 86 and the Merger Regulation as these are the EC competition rules which apply to businesses. Although the book is written for a legal audience, economics have also been introduced to the theme. The book integrates both disciplines in such a way that economics in competition proceedings become easier to understand for people who are not trained in economic theory.

Following an introductory chapter, the EC competition rules are presented in a comprehensive way, followed by a chapter on competition theory. The concept of competition has been developed from an economic point of view, as knowledge about economic theory has become essential to EC competition law. The next chapter aims to prove that the role of economic analysis needs to be adapted according to the emerging new approach. This new approach is highlighted by analysing judgments of the EC Court, Commission Decisions and the Commission's Green Paper on Vertical Restraints. This chapter also gives guidance on how to apply an economic analysis.

Hildebrand, Doris
The role of economic analysis in the EC competition rules
European Monographs, No.17
Kluwer Law International, 1998
ISBN: 90-411-0596-4
Price: £85.00