Author Description
Competition, Or Antitrust, Law Is Now A Global Phenomenon. It Operates In More Than 100 Countries And The Relationships Among Competition Law Systems Are Often Complex And Opaque. Competition Law Is Also New To Many Countries, Which Creates Uncertainty About How Decisions Will Be Made In These Jurisdictions. This Makes It Critically Important To Understand Both The Similarities And Differences Among The Systems And The Relationships Between Them. A Succinct Introduction, This Title Breaks Down The Complicated And Foreboding Topic Of Competition Law. Divided Into Four Parts, This Book Covers The Elements Of Competition Laws, Its Decisions, Targets, And Globalization And The Future Of Competition Law. It Also Provides Global Context By Looking At Competition Law In The Us, Europe, And Growing Markets Like Asia And Latin America. This Title Covers The Most Pressing Issues Of Competition Law In An Informative And Concise Way. Drawing On His Lifetime Of Global Experience And Research, David J. Gerber's Competition Law And Antitrust Is An Essential Tool For Anyone Interested In Competition Or Antitrust Law.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex global landscape of competition law and the challenges inherent in its rapid expansion across more than 100 jurisdictions. David J. Gerber, a scholar with extensive experience in international legal systems, utilizes a comparative framework to analyze how different nations develop, interpret, and enforce antitrust regulations. The text argues that understanding the interplay between these diverse systems is necessary for navigating the current global economic environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A four-part structural analysis covering legal elements, decision-making processes, enforcement targets, and future trends.
- Comparative studies of competition law frameworks in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
- An examination of the globalization of antitrust policies and the resulting institutional relationships.
Scope Limits
- The text provides a succinct introduction rather than an exhaustive legal encyclopedia of every specific national statute.
- It focuses on systemic trends and comparative analysis rather than providing detailed case law for litigation purposes.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational, accessible entry point for students and practitioners seeking to understand the internationalization of antitrust law. Readers frequently note that the prose remains clear and manageable despite the inherent technical density of the subject matter.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191040924
ISBN-13:
9780191040924
Economics
Business Law
Law
ANTITRUST LAW
International Law