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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300044803321

Autore

Strunz Balthasar

Titolo

The Interface of Competition Law, Industrial Policy and Development Concerns : The Case of South Africa / / by Balthasar Strunz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-662-57627-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXVI, 512 p. 1 illus.)

Collana

Munich Studies on Innovation and Competition, , 2199-7470 ; ; 8

Disciplina

343.07

Soggetti

International law

Trade regulation

Private international law

Conflict of laws

Comparative law

Economic development

Africa - Economic conditions

Africa - Politics and government

International Economic Law, Trade Law

Private International Law, International and Foreign Law, Comparative Law

Development Studies

African Economics

African Politics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Part I Theoretical foundations of industrial policy and competition law: The concepts of industrial policy and competition law distinguished -- Interface of industrial policy and competition law from a theoretical point of view -- Part II Competition law, industrial policy and South Africa: Industrial policy in South Africa -- Competition law in South Africa -- Interface of industrial policy and competition law in South Africa -- Consideration of development concerns in enforcing South African competition law -- Part III Conclusion: Conclusion:



Complex relationship between industrial policy, competition law and development concerns.

Sommario/riassunto

This book analyses essential concepts of competition law and industrial policy, and shows where the two areas clash with and complement each other, respectively. The discussion takes place in the context of developing countries, taking into consideration their realities and specific needs. South Africa serves as a real-world example for competition law that goes beyond the notion of consumer welfare. An in-depth analysis of the enforcement of South African law illustrates how the law is used both to combat the negative effects of past industrial policy, and to accommodate current economic and social needs. The book is intended for all readers with an interest in the enforcement of competition law in developing countries. It will particularly benefit those who want to learn about unorthodox approaches that integrate the concept of “public interest” and social imperatives into the application of competition law.