The Economics of EC Competition Law: Concepts, Application and Measurement examines the economic theory and analysis as it is applied to EC competition law. It:
- Discusses the basics economic principles underpinning competition law including market power, market definition and effective competition
- Looks at the economic techniques used by the Commission in applying its guidelines
- Examines the way in which economic theory relates to Article 81, Article 82 and merger control
- Discusses the economic concepts and analytical techniques in a clear and accessible way, including elasticity
- Discusses intellectual property right and licensing and the legal challenges these present for cases, eg. Magill
- Demonstrates the use of economics in Commission decisions and Court judgments through dynamic discussion of the key cases