Antitrust Issues and Policies

Antitrust issues and policies (JEL L4) cover competition policy and its enforcement.

Scope

It includes monopolization, mergers, collusion, and the economics of antitrust enforcement.

Sub-topics

• General
• Monopolization • Horizontal Anticompetitive Practices
• Vertical Restraints • Resale Price Maintenance • Quantity Discounts
• Legal Monopolies and Regulation or Deregulation
• Antitrust Policy and Public Enterprises, Nonprofit Institutions, and Professional Organizations
• Other

Core questions

• How should anticompetitive conduct be addressed?
• How are mergers evaluated?
• How is collusion detected and deterred?

Key concepts

• Antitrust
• Monopolization
• Merger policy
• Collusion
• Competition enforcement

Frequently asked questions

How are mergers evaluated?

By assessing their likely effects on competition, prices, and efficiency, balancing market power against efficiency gains.