Converge? Diverge? A comparison of horizontal merger laws in the United States and European Union

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The similarities and dissimilarities of horizontal merger laws in the US and the European Union are discussed focusing on legislative regulations, horizontal guidelines, internal measures and available remedies. The degree of merger approach convergence with the US can be determined by examining whether the European Community used industrial organization economics based on proven facts and evidences and whether it insists on consumer welfare rather than competitor interests.

United States, Competition (Economics), Law overview

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Behavioural remedies in EC merger control-scope and limitations

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The scope and limitations of behavioural remedies and their potential role in conditional clearances are examined. The general characteristics of behavioural remedies and the way these might affect the negotiation of commitments is focused upon and the application of behavioural remedies under the European merger regime is explored taking into consideration their practical scope and value.

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The development of the concept of collective dominance in the ECMR: from its inception to its current status

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The basic theories of European oligopolistic markets with the phenomena of silent collusion and parallel behavior that are closely related to collective dominance are discussed. The various criteria on which the European Commission relies in order to assess if there is a breach of the competition rules are presented.

Analysis, Oligopolies, Unilateralism

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