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Record Nr.

UNINA9910810042003321

Autore

Allen G. C (George Cyril), <1900-1982., >

Titolo

Monopoly and restrictive practices / / by G. C. Allen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2003

ISBN

0-415-60733-7

1-315-01659-1

1-136-51093-1

1-136-51086-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (241 p.)

Collana

Routledge library editions. Economics. Industrial economics ; ; I

Disciplina

338.8/2/0942

Soggetti

Restraint of trade - Great Britain

Antitrust law - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published in 1968.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-Title; Title page; Copyright page; Original Title Page; Original Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; I Monopoly and Competition in Modern Industry; II Workable Competition and Effective Business Performance; III Cartels, Combines and Industrial Concentration; IV The Historical and Legal Background in the United Kingdom; V The Genesis of British Monopoly Policy; VI The Monopolies Commission; VII The Restrictive Practices Court; VIII Resale Price Maintenance; IX Mergers and Monopolies of Scale; X Monopoly Policy Abroad; (i) The United States; (ii) The European Economic Community

XI ConclusionsAppendix A The Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Inquiry and Control) Act, 1948; Appendix B The Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1956; Appendix C The Resale Prices Act, 1964; Appendix D The Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965; Select Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The control of monopoly and restrictive practices is an important part of economic policy. The book discusses the general problem of monopoly in modern industry and examines the evolution of British policy towards monopoly and restrictive practices during the 20th century. Comparable studies with European countries and the USA are also included.<BR>