Competition Law in Australia / S. G. Corones.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2014.

6th ed.

86150

Competition, Unfair -- Australia.

Competition -- Australia.

Restraint of trade -- Australia.

1. Competition policy and economic theory

2. Economic concepts

3. Legal background and overview

4. Field of application of the act

5. Cartel provisions and anti-competitive disclosure of information

6. Anti-competitive contracts, arrangements and understandings

7. Mergers and acquisitions

8. Misuse of market power

9. Exclusive dealing

10. Resale price maintenance

11. Intellectual property and competition

12. Anti-competitive conduct : telecommunications

13. Access to services : Part IIIA

14. Sector-specific access regimes

15. ACCC investigation : practice and procedure

16. Public enforcement

17. Private remedies.

Some say that the meld of law and economics found in competition law is known only to certain high priests and priestesses located in Canberra. Professor Corones in this sixth edition of his leading work demystifies and explains the relationship between competition law as found in the Consumer and Competition Act 2011 and the economic concepts that inform that law. The text achieves this end by providing chapters focused on the relationship between competition policy, economic theory and explanations of the relevant economic concepts. This edition contains coverage of new topics such as cartel conduct, misuse of market power, and access to services necessary to compete in upstream or downstream markets. Professor Corones makes clear that a practitioner advising clients must undertake a detailed economic analysis of the effect of an agreement or the effect of conduct on competition, efficiency and consumer welfare.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455233789

lii, 1011 pages ; 25 cm