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Competition Law, Anti-Competitive Behavior, and Merger Analysis: Economic Foundations

Economics plays an increasing important role in competition policy. This document identifies the competing policy and welfare issues that must be addressed in the adoption of the right competition policy. The first chapter is a general introduction of the economics of competition law. The second chapter discusses the economic issues that arise with respect to the various forms of behaviour that competition law is concerned with. Two case studies showcase the typical analytical steps taken to diagnose non-competitive behaviour in selected industries.

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Contents

1. Economic Foundations of Competition Law [ PDF: 794 KB | 34 pages ]
• Introduction
• Economic Benefits of Competition Law
• Economic Interpretation of the Key Concepts in Competition Law
2. Economic Foundations of Anti-Competitive Behavior and Merger Analysis [ PDF: 297 KB | 41 pages ]
• Anti-Competitive Agreements
• Unilateral Anti-Competitive Behavior
• Mergers
3. Appendixes
1. Case Study 1: A Hypothetical Merger [ PDF: 136 KB | 7 pages ]
2. Case Study 2: Abuse of Dominance [ PDF: 87 KB | 5 pages ]

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