ISBN:
9781035303489
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (ix, 215 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Elektronische Reproduktion von Clarke, Roger A., 1940 - Monopoly policy in the UK
DDC:
338.8/2/0941
Keywords:
Monopolies
;
Competition
;
Industrial policy
Abstract:
This book investigates monopoly policy in the UK from 1973-1995 using all of the monopoly cases which the Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) reported on during this period. It provides a rigorous analysis of 14 detailed case studies, and focuses specifically on those cases where the MMC sought to introduce change through price controls, termination of anti-competitive practices or divestment. It assesses how effective such measures have been in combating problems such as monopoly pricing, collusion, predatory and discriminatory pricing and different forms of vertical restraint. From the evidence, the authors discuss the strengths and weaknesses of current policy and examine the scope for reform. This book will be of interest to students and researchers interested in competition policy, industrial organisation, the British economy and business strategy
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents: 1. Introduction -- Part I: An overview -- 2. Review of UK competition policy in general -- 3. Mmc investigations of monopoly -- 4. Methodology and selection of case studies -- Part II: The case studies -- 5. Monopoly pricing and price leadership -- 6. Collusive practices -- 7. Predatory pricing -- 8. Vertical restraints -- Part III: Conclusions -- 9. An overall assessment of the effectiveness of policy -- 10. The case for reform -- Appendix.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-206) and index
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