Still Competition

Author : Robert Lawson
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781525512261

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Still Competition by Robert Lawson Pdf

Following the success of his 2016 book Razama-Snaz! The Listener’s Guide to Nazareth, Robert Lawson returns with this meticulous reviewing of every Cheap Trick album, song by song. In his book, Still Competition: The Listener’s Guide to Cheap Trick, Lawson outlines the band’s significant television appearances, live shows, and more with the attention to detail only a super fan could provide. A dedicated follower, Lawson has assembled this reference guide out of a love of music and a dedication to fellow fans, but he is not without criticism (often humourously so) when the rockers fall short of his high expectations. He shines the spotlight indiscriminately, which makes him all the more credible a witness to the band’s lengthy career. Lawson also seeks input from some of the world’s greatest Cheap Trick and classic rock fans, who share stories from epic live shows. Fellow classic rock devotees will love this manual on Cheap Trick’s highs, lows, and everything in between.

Author : George W. Comanor,K. Jacquemin,A. Jenny,F. Kantzenbach,E. Ordover,L. Waverman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136457241

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Competition Policy in Europe and North America by George W. Comanor,K. Jacquemin,A. Jenny,F. Kantzenbach,E. Ordover,L. Waverman Pdf

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Claus-Dieter Ehlermann
Publisher : Hart Publishing
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000-09-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781841130996

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European Competition Law Annual 1998 by Claus-Dieter Ehlermann Pdf

Presenting academic papers and edited transcripts of panel discussions first presented at the Third Workshop on European Competition Law held in Florence in 1998, this volume provides insight into the debate of whether governments or the European Union should intervene to prevent powerful firms from abusing their control of critical gateways between consumers and communication information services. The volume's three sections, consisting of a panel discussion accompanied by from nine to 12 academic papers, are organized into three themes: regulating access to bottlenecks; agreements, integration, and structural remedies; and institutions and competence. Panel participants include professors of economics, law, and telecommunications; lawyers specializing in European trade and telecommunications law; policy, trade, and technology advisors and consultants; and others. Distributed by ISBS. c. Book News Inc.

Author : P.A. Keddy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401006941

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Competition by P.A. Keddy Pdf

Competition is one of the most important factors controlling the distribution and abundance of living creatures. Sperm cells racing up reproductive tracts, beetle larvae battling inside single seeds, birds defending territories, and trees interfering with the light available to neighbours, are all engaged in competition for limited resources. Along with predation and mutualism, competition is one of the three major biological forces that assemble living communities. Recent experimental work, much of it only from the last few decades, has enhanced human knowledge of the prevalence of competition in nature. There are acacia trees that use ants to damage vines, beetles that compete in arenas for access to dung balls, tadpoles that apparently poison their neighbours, birds that smash the eggs of potential competitors, and plants that associate with fungi in order to increase access to soil resources. While intended as an up-to-date reference work on the state of this branch of ecology, the many non-technical examples will make interesting reading for those with a general interest in nature. Greatly expanded from the first prize-winning edition, there are entirely new chapters, including one on resources and another on competition gradients in nature. The author freely ranges across all major taxonomic groups in search of evidence. The question of whether competition occurs is no longer useful, the author maintains; rather the challenge is to determine when and where each kind of competition is important in natural systems. For this reason, variants of competition such as intensity, asymmetry and hierarchies are singled out for particular attention. The book concludes with the difficulties of finding general principles in complex ecological communities, and illustrates the limitations on knowledge that arise out of the biased conduct of scientists themselves. Competition can be found elsewhere in living systems other than ecological communities, at sub-microscopic scales in the interactions of enzymes and neural pathways, and over large geographic areas in the spread of human populations and contrasting ideas about the world. Human societies are therefore also examined for evidence of the kinds of competition found among other living organisms. Using an array of historical examples, including Biblical conflicts, the use of noblemen's sons in the Crusades, the Viking raids in Europe, strategic bombing campaigns in the Second World War, and ethnic battles of the Balkans, the book illustrates how most of the aspects of competition illustrated with plants and animals can be extended to the interactions of human beings and their societies.

Author : Fernando Castillo de la Torre,Eric Gippini Fournier
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781782548904

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Evidence, Proof and Judicial Review in EU Competition Law by Fernando Castillo de la Torre,Eric Gippini Fournier Pdf

Fernando Castillo de la Torre and Eric Gippini Fournier, two of the most experienced competition litigators at the European Commission, undertake an in-depth analysis of the case law of the EU Courts on the rules of evidence, proof and judicial review, as they are applied in EU competition law. These topics often engage with fundamental rights, and the book takes stock of the most frequent criticisms that are made of the EU enforcement system and review by EU Courts. The result is an extremely thorough and well-structured review of the relevant rules of law and of the precedents. The authors combine valuable insights and critical analysis to construct a definitive yet balanced portrayal of the state of EU competition law.

Author : Philip Lowe,Mel Marquis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781849468312

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European Competition Law Annual 2012 by Philip Lowe,Mel Marquis Pdf

This volume contains papers presented at the 17th Annual EU Competition Law and Policy Workshop, organized by Philip Lowe and Mel Marquis and held at the European University Institute on 13-14 July 2012. From a variety of angles the book explores the themes of competition, regulation and certain public policies; their interactions; and, in some cases, their mutual tensions. The authors of the various chapters consider legal and economic issues relating to network industries, industrial, environmental and trade policies, and intellectual property and innovation policies, among others. Comparative views and the views of judges from different jurisdictions are provided, and techniques for mediating among different policy objectives and frameworks are discussed. Authors contributing to this book include: Rafael Allendesalazar, Robert D Anderson, Marco Boccaccio, Ginevra Bruzzone, Cristina Caffarra, Alexandre de Streel, Ian Forrester, Douglas Ginsburg, Geert Goeteyn, Calvin Goldman, Daniel Haar, Küllike Jürimäe, Suzanne Kingston, Lars Kjølbye, Paul Lugard, Mel Marquis, Veljko Milutinovic, Giorgio Monti, Anna Caroline Müller, Rosa Perna, Anthony Pygram, Philip Lowe, Pierre Régibeau and Jon Stern.

Author : George G Djolov
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317717898

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The Economics of Competition by George G Djolov Pdf

A comprehensive examination of the ways competition and innovations level the playing field in the free market The Economics of Competition uses the South African pharmaceutical industry as a case study to cogently challenge accepted economic and regulatory views on competition and monopoly, then re-establishes and emphasizes the importance of foundational economic principles. The book comprehensively explores the concept that monopoly is self-limiting within unrestricted competition, as well as the various market features of competition, innovation, and market power. This detailed examination broadens understanding of the economics of competition for both scholars and practitioners. Competition is seen as a continuous process in a free market. The Economics of Competition thoughtfully explores the competitive process in its two mechanisms, the transfer of market share from one rival to another, and innovation of a new product, new method of production, new market opening, or new source of supply of raw materials. The dynamic nature of the marketplace is thoroughly examined from the author's inside view of the South African pharmaceutical industry. This provides a rare opportunity to closely examine an industry considered to be a monopoly while actively applying economic theories of competition and freedom of choice. The effects of public policy, legislation, and pricing regulations are discussed in detail. The book has several tables and figures to enhance clarity and is extensively referenced. The Economics of Competition discusses: * monopoly and rivalry in the free market * theories of perfect competition * innovation as a controlling variable * pricing and price differentiation * barriers to competitionincluding historical and contemporary legislative barriers * horizontal mergers and acquisitions as a key aspect of market power * and more!The Economics of Competition is insightful, thought-provoking reading for policymakers as well as anyone practising antitrust law, microeconomics, industrial economics, managerial economics, marketing strategy, theoretical public health, and students and educators of marketing and economics.

Author : Andrea Gideon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789462651685

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Higher Education Institutions in the EU: Between Competition and Public Service by Andrea Gideon Pdf

This book investigates the impact of EU law and policy on the Member States’ higher education institution (HEI) sectors with a particular emphasis on the exposure of research in universities to EU competition law. It illustrates how the gradual application of EU economic law to HEIs which were predominantly identified as being within the public sector creates tensions between the economic and the social spheres in the EU. Given the reluctance of the Member States to openly develop an EU level HEI policy, these tensions appear as unintended consequences of the traditional application of the EU Treaty provisions in areas such as Union Citizenship, the free movement provisions and competition policy to the HEI sector. These developments may endanger the traditional non-economic mission of European HEIs. In this respect, the effects of Union Citizenship and free movement law on HEIs have received some attention but the impact of EU competition law constitutes a largely unexplored area of research and this book redresses that imbalance. The aim of the research is to show that intended and unintended consequences of the EU economic constitution(s) are enhanced by a parallel tendency of Member States to commercialise formerly public sectors such as the HEI sector. The book investigates the potential tensions through doctrinal analysis and a qualitative study focussing on the exposure of HEI research to EU competition law as an under-researched example of exposure to economic constraints. It concludes that such exposure may compromise the wider aims that research intensive universities pursue in the public interest. Andrea Gideon is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Law & Business (National University of Singapore) for which she has suspended her position as Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool. In her current project she is investigating the application of competition law to public services in ASEAN. Her previous research concerned tensions between the economic and the social in the EU with a focus on EU competition law in which research area she earned her PhD at the University of Leeds in 2014.

Author : National Rifle Association (Great Britain)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555014470

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Proceedings of the National Rifle Association by National Rifle Association (Great Britain) Pdf

Author : Stephen M. Garcia,Professor in the Graduate School of Management Stephen M Garcia,Avishalom Tor,Andrew J. Elliot,Professor in the Department of Psychology Andrew J Elliot
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780190060800

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The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition by Stephen M. Garcia,Professor in the Graduate School of Management Stephen M Garcia,Avishalom Tor,Andrew J. Elliot,Professor in the Department of Psychology Andrew J Elliot Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition reviews and organizes the literature on the psychology of competition and brings together leading researchers studying competition across the field of psychology. This volume is a crucial interdisciplinary investigation into the variety of perspectives and approaches to the psychology of competition, facilitating new research and integration in the field.

Author : Pierre Larouche
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000-05-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847313133

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Competition Law and Regulation in European Telecommunications by Pierre Larouche Pdf

Using numerous practical examples,this book examines the evolution of EC telecommunications law following the achievement of liberalisation, the main policy goal of the 1990s. After reviewing the development of regulation in the run-up to liberalisation, the author identifies the methods used to direct the liberalisation process and tests their validity in the post-liberalisation context. A critical analysis is made of the claim that competition law will offer sufficient means to regulate the sector in the future. Particular emphasis is given to the way in which EC Competition Law changed in the 1990s using the essential facilities doctrine, an expansive non-discrimination principle and the policing of cross-subsidisation to tackle what were then thought of as regulatory matters. Also examined within the work is the procedural and institutional interplay between competition law and telecommunications regulation. In conclusion, Larouche explores the limits of competition law and puts forward a long-term case for sector-specific regulation, with a precise mandate to ensure that the telecommunications sector as a whole fulfils its role as a foundation for economic and social activity.

Author : Eleanor Fox,Daniel Sokol
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781847315298

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Competition Law and Policy in Latin America by Eleanor Fox,Daniel Sokol Pdf

This book offers an unparalleled analysis of the emerging law and economics of competition policy in Latin America. Nearly all Latin American countries now have competition laws and agencies to enforce them. Yet, these laws and agencies are relatively young. The relative youth of Latin American competition agencies and the institutional and political environment in which they operate limit the ability of agencies to effectively address anti-competitive conduct. Competition policy is a tool to overcome anti-market traditions in Latin America. Effective competition policy is critical to assisting in the growth of Latin American economies, their global competitiveness, and improving the welfare of domestic consumers. This book provides new region specific insights on how to better achieve these aims. This authoritative volume will be of particular interest to competition agencies, academics in law, economics and Latin American Studies, practitioners around the world in the areas of antitrust and competition policy, policymakers, and journalists.

Author : Antonis Antapassis,Lia Athanassiou,Erik Rosaeg
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789047427414

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Competition and Regulation in Shipping and Shipping Related Industries by Antonis Antapassis,Lia Athanassiou,Erik Rosaeg Pdf

Focusing on competition as an economic phenomenon, this book comparatively and comprehensively examines private arrangements in the liner and the bulk sector, the liberalization of sabotage and port services, indirect competition-distorting factors and the latest developments on international regulation of carriage of goods by sea.

Author : William S. Comanor,Akira Goto,Leonard Waverman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134766406

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Competition Policy in the Global Economy by William S. Comanor,Akira Goto,Leonard Waverman Pdf

International agreements on competition law and policy are notoriously difficult to implement. This collection of essays examines the complexities involved when the issues of international co-ordination and harmonization of competition law and policy are considered.

Author : Sean Robert Powell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780197570838

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The Ideology of Competition in School Music by Sean Robert Powell Pdf

The Ideology of Competition in School Music explores competition as a structuring force in school music and provides critiques of that system from multiple philosophical and theoretical perspectives. Competition is seen by many music teachers, students, and supporters as natural and inevitable--a taken-for-granted aspect of music education or an irresistible force, rather than a choice. This book uncovers this ideological nature of competition and examines its effect on student learning, teacher agency, and equity within music education. It considers ways in which music educators might reconsider the role of competition in their teaching practice and offers alternative frameworks for organizing school music. In this book, author Sean Robert Powell views competition as a microcosm of the wider neoliberal capitalist society, in which subjects are interpellated in an antagonistic competitive field as market logic dictates a system of accountability, reduction, and audit culture. Music teachers, students, and education administrators, consciously and unconsciously, reinforce, replicate, and sustain the competitive structure, even if they do so while expressing a cynical disavowal. Powell considers competition broadly, including, for example: formal competitions between schools in which ensembles are given numerical scores and ranked; "festivals" in which groups are given ratings based on pre-given criteria; state, regional, and national honor ensembles; hierarchical arrangements within school music programs; or simply the pursuit of social prestige, reputation, and ever-higher performance standards. Although the book provides examples from the competitive landscape of school music in the United States (and, especially, Texas, considered a "hyper" example of competitive culture), Powell's analyses and discussions are relevant to readers in any context around the world. Although the degree to which competitive achievement as an explicitly-stated aim of instruction varies from program to program and location to location, the "realism" of neoliberal capitalism--and its effect on all aspects of education--is a global phenomenon.