Conceptual Foundations of Antitrust

This is a comprehensive antitrust book devoted to the philosophical scrutiny of its concepts.

Oliver Black (Author)

9780521847957, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 3 November 2005

232 pages
23.6 x 16 x 2 cm, 0.497 kg

This is a philosophical study of concepts that lie at the foundation of antitrust - a body of law and policy designed to promote or protect economic competition. Topics covered are: the nature of competition; the relation between competition and welfare; the distinction between per se rules and rules of reason; agreements; concerted practices; and the spectrum from independent action to collusion. Although there are many legal and economic books on antitrust, this is the first book devoted to the philosophical scrutiny of the concepts that underpin it. No prior knowledge of philosophy is presupposed. The book is primarily directed at students, theorists and practitioners of antitrust, but will also be useful to lawyers, economists, philosophers, political scientists and others who have an interest in the discipline.

Preface
Introduction
1. What is competition?
2. Competition and welfare
3. Per se rules and rules of reason
4. Agreements
5. Concerted practices
6. The spectrum from independent action to collusion
References
Index.

Subject Areas: Competition law / Antitrust law [LNCH], International economic & trade law [LBBM], Jurisprudence & philosophy of law [LAB]