Subjects:

Competition Law

Contents:

1. Introduction to Competition Law

2. The European Community and the Competition Provisions

3. Article 81: The Elements

4. The Relationship between Article 81(1) and Article 81(3) of the Treaty

5. Article 82: The Elements

6. Article 82: Establishing Dominance

7. Conduct which can be an abuse

8. Competition, the State and Public Undertakings

9. Distribution Agreements

10. Intellectual Property Rights

11. Cartels and Oligopoly

12. Mergers

13. Joint Ventures and Other Beneficial Horizontal Arrangements

14. Public Enforcement by the Commission and the National Competition Authorities of the Antitrust Provisions

15. Proceedings in the National Courts

16. Extraterritoriality, International Aspects and Globalization

Ideal for those taking a course on competition law in its European context, this book guides students through a wide range of carefully selected cases and materials with exceptional analysis and comment. The selection of writings has been chosen to present the most important perspectives on the subject as well as the broader socio-economic context of EC competition law.

This third edition has been fully updated to cover recent developments within EC Competition Law, including coverage of the review of Article 82 and the green paper on damages, as well as further information on US anti-trust law. Each chapter now begins with a 'central issues' section which helps students to focus and direct their learning.

Combining the strengths of a modern textbook and traditional materials book, Cases and Materials on EC Competition Law provides a wide-ranging and thorough guide to the study of Competition Law, enabling students to engage with both legal and economic aspects and making it ideal for both under and postgraduate courses on EC Competition Law. This book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre.

New to this edition:-

• Covers all recent developments within EC Competition Law since 2004
• Coverage of the review of Article 82
• Coverage of the green paper on damages
• More on US anti-trust law
• Each chapter begins with a 'central issues' feature to help direct student learning