Law and Economics in European Merger Control

Author:   Ulrich Schwalbe (, Professor of Economics, University of Hohenheim) ,  Daniel Zimmer (, Professor of Law, Universität Bonn)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780199571819


Pages:   476
Publication Date:   01 October 2009
Format:   Hardback
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Law and Economics in European Merger Control provides a thorough introduction to the economic theory underlying the regulation of mergers. The central economic concepts of efficiency and welfare are introduced and their role in the foundations of competition law is explained. Market structures of perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly are analysed and the methods for delineating and evaluating the effects of mergers on markets are explained.Having examined the economic context, the book then proceeds to offer an exhaustive analysis of the application of economic theory in the practice of merger regulation in Europe. Through an analysis of more than 300 competition cases the book critiques the current state of EC competition law against its economic aims, and offers views for the future development of the law. It also sets out an account of the European Commission's search for a 'more economic approach' to competition law, and analyses the policy's successes and failures.

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Author:   Ulrich Schwalbe (, Professor of Economics, University of Hohenheim) ,  Daniel Zimmer (, Professor of Law, Universität Bonn)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.972kg
ISBN:  

9780199571819


ISBN 10:   0199571813
Pages:   476
Publication Date:   01 October 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1: Economic Foundations 1: Efficiency Concepts in Economic Theory 2: Competition and Efficiency Part 2: Market Power, Market Dominance, and Market Definition 3: Market Power and Price Elasticities 4: Market Power, Market Dominance, and Effective Competition - Economic and Legal Aspects 5: Determining Market Power and Market Dominance Part 3: Effects of Changes in Market Structure 6: Introduction 7: Single Dominance 8: Non-coordinated Effects 9: Coordinated Effects and Collective Dominance 10: Other Factors Relevant to the Assessment of Mergers 11: Vertical and Conglomerate Mergers 12: Conclusion References: Index:

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A welcome, informative, and measured appraisal of the usefulness of economics in merger assessment Giorgio Monti, Yearbook of European Law An admirable book on the law and economics of merger control...[It] is well written, readable for both lawyers and economists, it is multidisciplinary in the true sense of the word, [and] it is a fine combination of both theory and practice. Dr JA den Hertog, European Competition Law Review


`A welcome, informative, and measured appraisal of the usefulness of economics in merger assessment' Giorgio Monti, Yearbook of European Law `An admirable book on the law and economics of merger control...[It] is well written, readable for both lawyers and economists, it is multidisciplinary in the true sense of the word, [and] it is a fine combination of both theory and practice.' Dr JA den Hertog, European Competition Law Review


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Ulrich Schwalbe, Professor of Economics, University of Hohenheim, Daniel Zimmer, Professor of Law, Universität Bonn

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