Springer Competition Law Enforcement in the BRICS and in Developing Countries: Legal and Economic Aspects (International Law and Economics)

This contributed volume focuses on competition policy enforcement in BRICS and developing counties. It examines the role and application of economic analysis and evidence in law enforcement procedures, as well as their influence on competition authorities’ policy-making. The contributors also address topics such as recent developments in competition law and practice, institutional design, indicators of performance in enforcement, the incorporation of public interest concerns in Competition Authority objectives, procedural fairness, procurement procedures and compulsory licensing. Review “The general theme of the book is the role of economic analysis and economic evidence in competition law enforcement, which has been stressed in the work of the international organizations … . the analysis of the specifics of the BRICS experience in competition enforcement, such as the one attempted in the present volume, will continue providing a valuable input to the international dialogue and co-operation14 in competition matters.” (Dr. Alexandr Svetlicinii, European Competition Law Review, Vol. 38 (4), 2017) From the Back Cover This contributed volume focuses on competition policy enforcement in BRICS and developing counties. It examines the role and application of economic analysis and evidence in law enforcement procedures, as well as their influence on competition authorities’ policy-making. The contributors also address topics such as recent developments in competition law and practice, institutional design, indicators of performance in enforcement, the incorporation of public interest concerns in Competition Authority objectives, procedural fairness, procurement procedures and compulsory licensing. About the Author Yannis S. Katsoulacos is a Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business (www.aueb.gr), Dept. of Economic Science (1994 - ) and Chairman of the Department (2011 - ). Has been University Vice-rector (2007 – 2011) and Post-graduate Studies Director in Applied Economics and Finance (2000 - ). Holds a PhD and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics. Frédéric Jenny is a Professor of economics at ESSEC Business School in Paris and Chairman of the OECP Competition Committee.