Buigues, A. Pierre; Rey, Patrick --- "The Economics of Antitrust and Regulation in Telecommunications" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2004) [2004] ELECD 37

Editor(s): Buigues, A. Pierre; Rey, Patrick

Title: The Economics of Antitrust and Regulation in Telecommunications

Sub-title: Perspectives for the New European Regulatory Framework

Topics: Competition Policy; Industrial Economics; Telecommunications Law

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 25 March 2004

Number of pages: 488

ISBN (hard cover): 9781843765103

EISBN: 9781843769767

Abstract/Description:

Bringing together contributions from high level EU officials and prominent academic economists on one of the most exciting issues in industrial economics, this timely book aims to promote dialogue between policy and academic research, and provides a unique forum for debate on the new European regulatory framework in telecommunications.

Contributing to a convergence of legal and economic approaches, The Economics of Antitrust and Regulation in Telecommunications integrates economic theory into current EU antitrust policy within the sector. The book addresses the role of competition and regulatory policies on a number of key issues in telecommunications, such as market definition, collective dominance, access to networks, and allocation of scarce resources.

A must-read for anyone connected to the telecommunications sector, this book will appeal to anyone interested in European competition policy and regulation, from economic scholars and industry professionals to policymakers and policy analysts.