Competition Law In South Africa

Author : David Lewis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781953754

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Enforcing Competition Rules in South Africa by David Lewis Pdf

This fascinating book describes and analyses the development of competition law in South Africa, promoting a deeper understanding of the development of this foundational economic law within its specific national, social and economic context. Enforcing Competition Rules in South Africa is a clear and insightful account of the establishment and first decade of one of the most successful competition law institutions to have mushroomed over the past 15 years. David Lewis believes that, while there is much to learn from international scholarship and jurisprudence and from participation in the various multinational initiatives in this field, competition law and its institutions have to be understood within their national economic and social contexts. Drawing strongly on case law and enforcement experiences, this book will appeal to academics, researchers and practitioners of competition law and economics.

Author : Precious N. Ndlovu
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789403544120

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Competition Law in South Africa by Precious N. Ndlovu Pdf

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this practical analysis of competition law and its interpretation in South Africa covers every aspect of the subject – the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions. Lawyers who handle transnational commercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of competition law. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. An informative introductory chapter provides detailed information on the economic, legal, and historical background, including national and international sources, scope of application, an overview of substantive provisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of the enforcement system including private enforcement. The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including cartels and other horizontal agreements, vertical restraints, the various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations, and then goes on to the administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities’ powers of investigation and the right of defence of suspected companies. This part also covers voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions, as well as a description of the judicial review of administrative decisions. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with interests in South Africa will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of international and comparative competition law.

Author : Balthasar Strunz
Publisher : Springer
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783662576274

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The Interface of Competition Law, Industrial Policy and Development Concerns by Balthasar Strunz Pdf

This book analyses essential concepts of competition law and industrial policy, and shows where the two areas clash with and complement each other, respectively. The discussion takes place in the context of developing countries, taking into consideration their realities and specific needs. South Africa serves as a real-world example for competition law that goes beyond the notion of consumer welfare. An in-depth analysis of the enforcement of South African law illustrates how the law is used both to combat the negative effects of past industrial policy, and to accommodate current economic and social needs.The book is intended for all readers with an interest in the enforcement of competition law in developing countries. It will particularly benefit those who want to learn about unorthodox approaches that integrate the concept of “public interest” and social imperatives into the application of competition law.

Author : Imraan Valodia,Jonathan Klaaren,Simon Roberts
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781776141685

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Competition Law and Economic Regulation in Southern Africa by Imraan Valodia,Jonathan Klaaren,Simon Roberts Pdf

Shaping markets through competition and economic regulation is at the heart of addressing the development challenges facing countries in southern Africa. The contributors to Competition Law and Economic Regulation: Addressing Market Power in southern Africa critically assess the efficacy of the competition and economic regulation frameworks, including the impact of a number of the regional competition authorities in a range of sectors throughout southern Africa. Featuring academics as well as practitioners in the field, the book addresses issues common to southern African countries, where markets are small and concentrated, with particularly high barriers to entry, and where the resources to enforce legislation against anti-competitive conduct are limited. What is needed, the contributors argue, is an understanding of competition and regional integration as part of an inclusive growth agenda for Africa. By examining competition and regulation in a single framework, and viewing this within the southern African experience, this volume adds new perspectives to the global competition literature. It is an essential reference tool and will be of great interest to policymakers and regulators, as well as the rapidly growing ecosystem of legal practitioners and economists engaged in the field.

Author : Minette Neuhoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : 0409127884

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A Practical Guide to the South African Competition Act by Minette Neuhoff Pdf

Author : Luke Kelly,David Unterhalter,Isabel Goodman,Paula Youens,Patrick Smith
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : 0199076537

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Principles of Competition Law in South Africa by Luke Kelly,David Unterhalter,Isabel Goodman,Paula Youens,Patrick Smith Pdf

"[This book offers an] introduction to the general principles of competition law and policy in South Africa. The text presents the fundamental principles of competition law within a clear and practical framework, and supports enquiring engagement with critical and reflective issues...[The] text introduces relevant, key concepts and perspectives of competition economic theory, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of the core subject matter in an accessible manner."--

Author : Kasturi Moodaliyar,Simon A. Roberts
Publisher : HSRC Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : 079692404X

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The Development of Competition Law and Economics in South Africa by Kasturi Moodaliyar,Simon A. Roberts Pdf

An important and timely contribution to rapidly growing competition law in South Africa, this study meets the need for critical evaluation of the developments in the field since the Competition Act came into force in 1999. Chapters cover vital questions ranging from broad policy considerations to technical issues in the main areas of competition evaluation, namely merger assessment, abuse-of-dominance enforcement, and the detection and prosecution of cartels. The book reflects on the maturing South African competition law regime and discusses a framework for promotion competition in electronic communications; vertical arithmetic and its application in vertical mergers; price discrimination in input markets; the empirical differences between collusion, parallelism, and competition; and the role of information exchange in facilitating collusion.

Author : Eleanor M. Fox,Mor Bakhoum
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190930998

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Making Markets Work for Africa by Eleanor M. Fox,Mor Bakhoum Pdf

This is a book on market law and policy in sub-Saharan Africa. It shows how markets can be harnessed by poorer and developing economies to help make the markets work for them: to help them integrate into the world economy and raise the standard of living for their people while preserving their values of inclusive development. It studies particular countries and particular regions, delving deeply into the facts.

Author : Josef Drexl
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781781004319

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Competition Policy and Regional Integration in Developing Countries by Josef Drexl Pdf

'This 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 School, US This 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, policy makers and officials from developing countries, as well as those in development organizations such as UNCTAD.

Author : David Lewis
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781781953730

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Building New Competition Law Regimes by David Lewis Pdf

ÔNearly every important country now has a competition law. It is vital to understand the institutions that drive the operation of these laws. This excellent volume provides case studies of some of the more substantial new competition authorities written by former or current top agency officials and academics closely connected with those institutions. The book highlights the fact that whilst these institutions have certain features in common, they are very much shaped by the history and circumstances of their own countries and cultures, and that any serious prescription for them needs to balance those factors against the general economic doctrines that lie behind competition law around the world. Without that understanding, regulators and those dealing with them are likely to face failure. The book points to ways of resolving those problems.Õ Ð Allan Fels, The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG) This detailed book focuses on the development of competition law institutions and contains case studies that examine this against the backdrop of the debate around global convergence of competition law and the limits imposed by particular national circumstances. Five of the chapters examine the development of competition law regimes in a diverse range of countries: Mexico, Hungary, South Africa, Thailand (with comparative remarks on South Korea) and Zambia. The remaining chapters examine the role of multinational institutions, particularly the International Competition Network, and the practice of and potential for regional competition law arrangements. The majority of the authors are seasoned practitioners of competition law, all of whom acknowledge the importance of convergence, while simultaneously demonstrating the limits imposed by divergent national circumstances. This carefully edited collection is a companion volume to Enforcing Competition Rules in South Africa, an account of the development of competition law institutions in South Africa, authored by David Lewis and published by Edward Elgar. Building New Competition Law Regimes will be of particular benefit to scholars, teachers and practitioners of competition law. It will also be of interest to development studies scholars, teachers and practitioners and to specialists in the countries that are the subjects of the case studies.

Author : Frederic Jenny,Yannis Katsoulacos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319309484

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Competition Law Enforcement in the BRICS and in Developing Countries by Frederic Jenny,Yannis Katsoulacos Pdf

This contributed volume focuses on competition policy enforcement in BRICS and developing counties. It examines the role and application of economic analysis and evidence in law enforcement procedures, as well as their influence on competition authorities’ policy-making. The contributors also address topics such as recent developments in competition law and practice, institutional design, indicators of performance in enforcement, the incorporation of public interest concerns in Competition Authority objectives, procedural fairness, procurement procedures and compulsory licensing.

Author : H. J. O. Van Heerden,J. Neethling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Competition, Unfair
ISBN : 0409033839

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Van Heerden Neethling Unlawful Competition by H. J. O. Van Heerden,J. Neethling Pdf

Author : Thando Vilakazi,Sumayya Goga,Simon Roberts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Barriers to entry (Industrial organization)
ISBN : 0796925895

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Opening the South African Economy by Thando Vilakazi,Sumayya Goga,Simon Roberts Pdf

"What does it take for entrepreneurs to be effective competitors? What are the factors affecting entry and participation in sectors where there are historically strong incumbent firms? Opening the South African Economy brings to light the challenges of concentration, inequality and exclusion in different sectors of the South African economy. The book begins with an assessment of the current state of the economy. Detailed case studies then recount the experiences - good and bad - of well-known South African entrant firms in sectors that are critical for facilitating economic growth, including retail, food, fuel, telecommunications, airlines and banking. Important cross-cutting chapters reflect on the role that government policies can play in achieving a more open, inclusive and competitive economy and the use (and misuse) of policy tools such as competition law, black economic empowerment and state procurement. It concludes with a set of concrete recommendations for opening up the South African economy, improved coordination among state institutions and inclusive industrial development."--Back cover

Author : Antonio Andreoni,Pamela Mondliwa,Simon Roberts,Fiona Tregenna
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780192894311

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Structural Transformation in South Africa by Antonio Andreoni,Pamela Mondliwa,Simon Roberts,Fiona Tregenna Pdf

Taking South Africa as an important case study of the challenges of structural transformation, the book offers a new micro-meso level framework and evidence linking country-specific and global dynamics of change, with a focus on the current challenges and opportunities faced by middle-income countries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 589 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : 0409113697

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A Practical Guide to the South African Competition Act by Anonim Pdf

This book offers an excellent combination for the competition policy practitioner: clear guidelines that are based on wide experience in the practice of competition policy, but always well-grounded in solid academic scholarship and theorectical training.