The complete guide to EU competition law, combining key primary sources with expert author commentary.
The most comprehensive resource for students on EU competition law; extracts from key cases, academic works, and legislation are paired with incisive critique and commentary from an expert author teamSelling Points--· Full, definitive coverage of every aspect of EU competition law - the complete guide to the subject· Students are guided through the most important extracts from key cases, articles, and statutory material, all carefully selected and explained by this experienced author team· 'Central Issues' at the start of each chapter clearly identify key themes and principles discussed, to help readers navigate the material effectively· Extensive footnoting and further reading suggestions provide a thorough guide to the literature, giving students a starting point for their own research and readingNew to this edition--· Full analysis of important developments in competition law and policy since 2019, including relevant case-law, new EU legislation and notices and competition law goals;· A comprehensive discussion of the evolving law and policy governing market definition and vertical, horizontal cooperation and sustainability agreements;· A new chapter on competition law in the digital economy, incorporating a discussion of the Digital Markets Act.
1: Introduction to competition law 2: Competition law and institutions of the European Union 3: Market Power, Market Definition, and Barriers to Entry 4: Article 101 TFEU: The elements 5: Article 101 TFEU: Substantive appraisal 6: Article 102: Introduction and dominant position 7: Article 102 TFEU: Conduct which can be abusive 8: Competition and the state 9: Horizontal agreements: cartels and collusion 10: Horizontal Cooperation Agreements 11: Vertical agreements 12: Licensing agreements and other agreements involving intellectual property rights 13: Public enforcement of Article 101 and Article 102 by the Commission and national competition authorities 14: Private enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 15: Mergers 16: EU competition law and policy in the digital economy 17: International aspects
Alison Jones, Professor of Law, King's College, London Brenda Sufrin, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Bristol Niamh Dunne, Associate Professor of Law, London School of Economics