Promoting Competition In Innovation Through Merger Control In The Ict Sector

Author : Kalpana Tyagi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783662587843

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Promoting Competition in Innovation Through Merger Control in the ICT Sector by Kalpana Tyagi Pdf

This book addresses the question of how competition authorities assess mergers in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector so as to promote competition in innovation. A closer look at the question reveals that it is far more complex and difficult to answer for the ICT, telecommunications and multi-sided platform (MSP) economy than for more traditional sectors of the economy. This has led many scholars to re-think and question whether the current merger control framework is suitable for the ICT sector, which is often also referred to as the new economy. The book pursues an interdisciplinary approach combining insights from law, economics and corporate strategy. Further, it has a comparative dimension, as it discusses the practices of the US, the EU and, wherever relevant, of other competition authorities from around the globe. Considering that the research was conducted in the EU, the practices of the European Commission remain a key aspect of the content.Considering its normative dimension, the book concentrates on the substantive aspects of merger control. To facilitate a better understanding of the most important points, the book also offers a brief overview of the procedural aspects of merger control in the EU, the US and the UK, and discusses recent amendments to Austrian and German law regarding the notification threshold. Given its scope, the book offers an invaluable guide for competition law scholars, practitioners in the field, and competition authorities worldwide.

Author : Catalin Stefan Rusu
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789041132598

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European Merger Control by Catalin Stefan Rusu Pdf

Twenty years of experience have inevitably brought to light challenges and tensions in the enforcement of the European merger control system. Some of these challenges have been faced, some have been solved and some remain latent. This very valuable study starts from the proposition that the EU has never fully acknowledged those fundamental challenges which relate to the rationale behind merger control in Europe. The author shows how the Commission's focus on adapting the rules of merger control to the economic realities of the future business environment, although designed with a view to facilitating European integration, has compromised attainment of legal certainty, transparency and welfare enhancement. In its detailed evaluation of the 'future market structure prediction process' embedded in European merger control policy, this book approaches two rock-bottom, far-reaching questions: In what ways does merger control promote consumer and societal welfare? Is the Commission able to correctly predict the outcome of any given concentration transaction? These considerations take the reader through a deep and searching analysis that calls into question the very credibility and transparency of the system, leading to alternatives which promise a new clarity of purpose and procedure. The author describes how these recommendations can be integrated into the functioning framework of the European project. Taken fully into account along the way is a wide spectrum of relevant source material, including the following: applicable articles and chapters of the founding and subsequent European Treaties; secondary European legislation concerning competition and merger activity; domestic competition laws; guidelines, notices and action plans; competition law reviews, statements of intentions; draft legislative attempts; speeches on the enactment and purpose of merger control; Member States' views concerning European merger control as expressed during Council negotiations; officially available concentration-related statistics; and a wide-ranging literature review covering both the legal and economic sides of merger control. Throughout, the author substantiates theoretical assertions with case law examples, clearly exposing doctrines arising from such cases as Continental Can, Phillip Morris/Rothmans and the Airtours, Schneider and Tetra Laval trilogy. A unique feature of the analysis draws on the author's personal experience while working for a Brussels competition law firm. This book is a remarkable compound of academic guide to the roots and rationales of the European Merger Control System, practical guide to the day-to-day intricacies of merger control enforcement, and 'raw' guide for decision makers and merger control law enforcers. It will be of immense value in all three contexts.

Author : Kokkoris, Ioannis,Lemus, Claudia
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781789903799

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Research Handbook on the Law and Economics of Competition Enforcement by Kokkoris, Ioannis,Lemus, Claudia Pdf

This incisive Research Handbook identifies and assesses the emerging trends in competition enforcement, investigating how such changes impact the enforcement approach of competition authorities and the behaviour of companies in an ever-evolving business and regulatory environment.

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher : Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques ; [Ottawa : Renouf]
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040931474

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Fusions internationales et politique de concurrence by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Pdf

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Author : Jerome Ellig
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001-04-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521782503

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Dynamic Competition and Public Policy by Jerome Ellig Pdf

Scholars explore antitrust issues as these relate to dynamic industry competition and public policy.

Author : Mika Oinonen
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789041132611

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Does EU Merger Control Discriminate Against Small Market Companies? by Mika Oinonen Pdf

Although the question posed by the title of this book has generated considerable debate, the essential issue remains open and largely blurred. While some believe that there is no so-called 'small market problem', others discern discrimination against small market companies (i.e., companies with a strong position in their home markets but a modest position in the European and global markets) and a consequent need for changes in competition law. The author of this enormously helpful work here sets the stage for meaningful discussion by analysing the EC Merger Regulation's objectives, economic foundations, and application practice to present a reasoned view of the issues that can be considered relevant for such a discussion. Considering their effect on the 'small market problem', the author scrutinizes such factors as the following: the Commission's methodology for delineating relevant markets in merger assessments; unnecessary prohibition caused by overestimation of the market power of small market mergers; erroneous approval of cases that should actually be prohibited; impact of the so-called 'Harvard' and 'Chicago' schools of competition theory and their key policy implications; process-related alternative views of competition and new synthesizing approaches; relevant criteria for a proper analysis of market power; concentration measures and market shares; barriers to entry; price and profitability analyses; and product definition v. geographic definition of markets. In a final chapter, the author presents some tentative conclusions, normative in nature, concerning the problem and the relevant issues relating to it. As the first in-depth analysis of the issues that are actually involved - with its particular diagnosis of the assessment of market power in considering the relevant issues for the problem - this study brings into salience the terms of the debate on the 'problem', and thus takes a giant step forward towards defining what needs to be done. Competition lawyers, policymakers, and academics in Europe and elsewhere will find the discussion of great value.

Author : Boris Begović,Dušan V. Popović
Publisher : Springer
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319766447

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Competition Authorities in South Eastern Europe by Boris Begović,Dušan V. Popović Pdf

This open access book provides answers to key open questions concerning competition policy in emerging economies, with a focus on South Eastern Europe. The contributions address two major issues. One is the design of competition policy and the national competition authorities that enforce it, including the topics of competition advocacy and state aid control; the other is the use of economic methods in competition law enforcement, especially in the cases of relevant market definition and merger control. Many lessons learned in the countries of South Eastern Europe can be applied to the emerging markets of other regions. As such, the findings presented here will be highly relevant for officials and staff at national competition authorities, advisers to legislators shaping national competition policy, competition law professionals, and university students alike.

Author : Miguel de la Mano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289445629

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For the customer's sake by Miguel de la Mano Pdf

Author : Damien J. Neven,Robin Nuttall,Paul Seabright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015032950159

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Merger in Daylight by Damien J. Neven,Robin Nuttall,Paul Seabright Pdf

In this recent volume, the authors react to the latest development in the European Community--the EC Merger Regulation--approved by the European Council of Ministers and analyze how this decision will impact mergers and regulation in the future for Europe.

Author : Federico Etro
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540496014

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Competition, Innovation, and Antitrust by Federico Etro Pdf

This book reviews recent progress in the theory of oligopoly and market leadership and provides new results on the theory of Stackelberg competition and Nash competition with strategic investment under endogenous entry. These theories are applied to models of competition in quantities, prices and to patent races. The results are used to propose a new approach to competition policy and issues of the abuse of dominance.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Antitrust law
ISBN : UCBK:C082953690

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The Efficiency Defence and the European System of Merger Control by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Davies
Publisher : Law Business Research Ltd.
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781912377626

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Merger Control by John Davies Pdf

Merger Control is your comprehensive guide to this complex and fast evolving area, providing crucial insight into merger control regimes worldwide. Throughout this edition, and following the unique Getting the Deal Through format, the same key questions are answered by leading practitioners in each of the 71 jurisdictions featured. Edited by John Davies of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Merger Control provides in-depth comparative study of the topic from the perspective of leading experts in 71 jurisdictions and also features editorial chapters covering COMESA; the ICN in 2016-2017; recent economic applications in EU merger control: UPP and beyond; and the growing document burden: coordinating discovery in cross-border merger reviews. "e;The comprehensive range of guides produced by GTDT provides practitioners with an extremely useful resource when seeking an overview of key areas of law and policy in practice areas or jurisdictions which they may otherwise be unfamiliar with."e; Gareth Webster, Centrica Energy E&P

Author : Colin Robinson,Institute of Economic Affairs (Great Britain),London Business School
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781845426835

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Governments, Competition and Utility Regulation by Colin Robinson,Institute of Economic Affairs (Great Britain),London Business School Pdf

The book is written by a group of academic researchers and practitioners and, as such, provides insightful analyses from both theoretical as well as practical perspectives. It will be of value to policymakers, industry stakeholders, and regulators who are interested in utility regulation and policies to foster a competitive market environment. International Energy Law and Taxation Review Governments, Competition and Utility Regulation continues the series of annual books, published in association with the Institute of Economic Affairs and the London Business School, which critically reviews the state of utility regulation and competition policy. The book contains incisive chapters on competition policy and trade, antitrust and consumer welfare, merger control and efficiency, emissions trading, Ofcom and convergence, energy regulation and competition, regulating the London Underground, the future of water regulation and European merger control. Chapters on each topic are followed by comments from regulators, competition authority chairmen and other experts in the relevant fields. The book provides analysis of and commentaries on the most significant developments in regulation and competition policy, drawing on experiences in Britain, the United States and the European Union, as well as in international trade negotiations. It will be of value to practitioners, policymakers and academics who are concerned with regulation, deregulation and policies to promote competition.

Author : Edurne Navarro Varona
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199276059

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Merger Control in the European Union by Edurne Navarro Varona Pdf

This second edition provides an exhaustive analysis of the European Community rules relating to merger control, including the new EC Merger Regulation 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 which entered into force on 1 May 2004 and the latest interpretive notices adopted by the European Commission. The book draws upon the authors' detailed and practical knowledge of the subject as officials at DG Competition and practitioners specialising in this field, and will be updated through a companion website.

Author : A. Nigel Parr,Roger J. Finbow,Matthew J. Hughes
Publisher : Sweet & Maxwell
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0421861002

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UK Merger Control by A. Nigel Parr,Roger J. Finbow,Matthew J. Hughes Pdf

The second edition of this book provides a definitive statement of the law relating to UK merger control following the wide-ranging changes to the merger control system being introduced by the Enterprise Act, during the second half of 2003