Author: Great Britain: Competition Commission
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0117025119
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This publication sets out the Commission's provisional findings of its investigation into the market for classified directory advertising services (CDAS) in the UK. This type of advertising is often referred to as directional advertising and includes media such as classified directories, classified adverts in newspapers, online directories and certain forms of internet advertising. The Commission's inquiry focuses on advertising in printed classified directories, and the three largest classified directory publishers are Yell, Thomson and BT. Issues discussed include: the Yell undertakings in relation to prices and directory areas, market definition and concentration, pricing and revenues, barriers to entry and expansion, buyer power, the impact on competition of 'second tiering' or the introduction of additional directory publications in a given geographic area. Amongst its provisional findings, the report concludes that this sector is highly concentrated with Yell, Thomson and BT have a market share of around 98 per cent. Yell has market power and is the price setter in the market. The Commission will consider options to remedy the adverse effect on competition and will report on these separately.
Classified Directory Advertising Services Market Investigation
Author: Great Britain: Competition Commission
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0117025119
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This publication sets out the Commission's provisional findings of its investigation into the market for classified directory advertising services (CDAS) in the UK. This type of advertising is often referred to as directional advertising and includes media such as classified directories, classified adverts in newspapers, online directories and certain forms of internet advertising. The Commission's inquiry focuses on advertising in printed classified directories, and the three largest classified directory publishers are Yell, Thomson and BT. Issues discussed include: the Yell undertakings in relation to prices and directory areas, market definition and concentration, pricing and revenues, barriers to entry and expansion, buyer power, the impact on competition of 'second tiering' or the introduction of additional directory publications in a given geographic area. Amongst its provisional findings, the report concludes that this sector is highly concentrated with Yell, Thomson and BT have a market share of around 98 per cent. Yell has market power and is the price setter in the market. The Commission will consider options to remedy the adverse effect on competition and will report on these separately.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 0117025119
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
This publication sets out the Commission's provisional findings of its investigation into the market for classified directory advertising services (CDAS) in the UK. This type of advertising is often referred to as directional advertising and includes media such as classified directories, classified adverts in newspapers, online directories and certain forms of internet advertising. The Commission's inquiry focuses on advertising in printed classified directories, and the three largest classified directory publishers are Yell, Thomson and BT. Issues discussed include: the Yell undertakings in relation to prices and directory areas, market definition and concentration, pricing and revenues, barriers to entry and expansion, buyer power, the impact on competition of 'second tiering' or the introduction of additional directory publications in a given geographic area. Amongst its provisional findings, the report concludes that this sector is highly concentrated with Yell, Thomson and BT have a market share of around 98 per cent. Yell has market power and is the price setter in the market. The Commission will consider options to remedy the adverse effect on competition and will report on these separately.
Economics for Competition Lawyers
Author: Gunnar Niels
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199588511
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 637
Book Description
Economics for Competition Lawyers provides a comprehensive explanation of the economic principles most relevant for competition law. Written specifically for competition lawyers, it uses real-world examples, is non-technical, and explains the key points from first principles.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199588511
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 637
Book Description
Economics for Competition Lawyers provides a comprehensive explanation of the economic principles most relevant for competition law. Written specifically for competition lawyers, it uses real-world examples, is non-technical, and explains the key points from first principles.
Antitrust Developments in Europe 2006
Author: Romano Subiotto
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN: 904112652X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Antitrust laws and proceedings in Europe, both at the Community and national levels, shape the European and international business landscape profoundly. It is therefore essential that business leaders and legal practitioners remain informed of the most important antitrust law developments and their effect on the business world. Antitrust Developments in Europe 2006 provides a comprehensive and practical commentary on the past year's major developments in EC and national antitrust law. Topics covered include: and Vertical Restraints and Horizontal Agreements and Abuse of Market Power and Mergers and& Acquisitions and Joint Ventures and State Aid and Policy and Procedures The insightful and concise analysis of major antitrust actions contained in this yearbook will be invaluable to antitrust legal practitioners, in-house counsel, businesspeople and others with an interest in the field. Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and& Hamilton, with one of the most sophisticated and highly-respected European antitrust law practices, has systematically and meticulously monitored antitrust developments in Europe since the early 1970s. This volume represents the combined efforts and expertise of Cleary Gottlieb's antitrust practitioners in this rapidly-changing field.
Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.
ISBN: 904112652X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Antitrust laws and proceedings in Europe, both at the Community and national levels, shape the European and international business landscape profoundly. It is therefore essential that business leaders and legal practitioners remain informed of the most important antitrust law developments and their effect on the business world. Antitrust Developments in Europe 2006 provides a comprehensive and practical commentary on the past year's major developments in EC and national antitrust law. Topics covered include: and Vertical Restraints and Horizontal Agreements and Abuse of Market Power and Mergers and& Acquisitions and Joint Ventures and State Aid and Policy and Procedures The insightful and concise analysis of major antitrust actions contained in this yearbook will be invaluable to antitrust legal practitioners, in-house counsel, businesspeople and others with an interest in the field. Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and& Hamilton, with one of the most sophisticated and highly-respected European antitrust law practices, has systematically and meticulously monitored antitrust developments in Europe since the early 1970s. This volume represents the combined efforts and expertise of Cleary Gottlieb's antitrust practitioners in this rapidly-changing field.
Market Investigations
Author: Massimo Motta
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316513165
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Increased concentration and rising market power require new rules. Market investigations are necessary to complement existing regulations.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1316513165
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 411
Book Description
Increased concentration and rising market power require new rules. Market investigations are necessary to complement existing regulations.
New Developments in UK and EU Competition Policy
Author: Roger Clarke
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781782543145
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Major developments have recently taken place in competition and antitrust policy in both the UK and EU. Following an informative overview, this timely book presents authoritative accounts of recent changes and clear analyses of current policy. As well as discussing new developments in policy towards monopolies, mergers, cartels and state aids, it features chapters on the treatment of vertical restraints and regulated industries. The book also includes a discussion of the relationship between competition policy and intellectual property rights, and concludes with a forward-looking assessment.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781782543145
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Major developments have recently taken place in competition and antitrust policy in both the UK and EU. Following an informative overview, this timely book presents authoritative accounts of recent changes and clear analyses of current policy. As well as discussing new developments in policy towards monopolies, mergers, cartels and state aids, it features chapters on the treatment of vertical restraints and regulated industries. The book also includes a discussion of the relationship between competition policy and intellectual property rights, and concludes with a forward-looking assessment.
Competition Law
Author: Richard Whish
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199586551
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1089
Book Description
The authors describes the potential scope and application of the various legal provisions which regulate competition in the UK. This book also examines the results of the convergence of UK and EC law with regard to competition in business.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199586551
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1089
Book Description
The authors describes the potential scope and application of the various legal provisions which regulate competition in the UK. This book also examines the results of the convergence of UK and EC law with regard to competition in business.
Competition Law of the EU and UK
Author: Sandra Marco Colino
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199587329
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
The competition policy of the European Community is a vital part of Community law. Covering competition law in the UK and the EU, this book introduces the fundamental concepts employed in the application of competition law.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199587329
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
The competition policy of the European Community is a vital part of Community law. Covering competition law in the UK and the EU, this book introduces the fundamental concepts employed in the application of competition law.
Energy Prices, Fuel Poverty and Ofgem
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Business and Enterprise Committee
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780215523259
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
A report from the 'Business and Enterprise Committee' that inquires into the effect of the 'Big 6' energy companies - which include Npower, Centrica, EDF Energy, Scottish Power, and Scottish and Southern Energy - all raising their prices between January and April 2008. It aims to feed into a separate inquiry being carried out by Ofgem.
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780215523259
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
A report from the 'Business and Enterprise Committee' that inquires into the effect of the 'Big 6' energy companies - which include Npower, Centrica, EDF Energy, Scottish Power, and Scottish and Southern Energy - all raising their prices between January and April 2008. It aims to feed into a separate inquiry being carried out by Ofgem.
European Competition Law Annual 2006
Author: Claus-Dieter Ehlermann
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1847313949
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
This is the eleventh in the series on EU Competition Law and Policy produced by the Robert Schuman Centre of the European University Institute in Florence. The volume reproduces the materials of the roundtable debate which examined the enforcement of the prohibition on cartels. The workshop participants - senior representatives of the Commission and the national competition authorities of some EC Member States, renowned international academics and legal practitioners - discussed the economic and legal issues that arise in this particular area, including: 1) unearthing cartels: the evidence; 2) the institutional framework and 3) tools of enforcement.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1847313949
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 736
Book Description
This is the eleventh in the series on EU Competition Law and Policy produced by the Robert Schuman Centre of the European University Institute in Florence. The volume reproduces the materials of the roundtable debate which examined the enforcement of the prohibition on cartels. The workshop participants - senior representatives of the Commission and the national competition authorities of some EC Member States, renowned international academics and legal practitioners - discussed the economic and legal issues that arise in this particular area, including: 1) unearthing cartels: the evidence; 2) the institutional framework and 3) tools of enforcement.
UK economic regulators
Author: Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on Regulators
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780104011652
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
UK economic Regulators : 1st report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Evidence
Publisher: The Stationery Office
ISBN: 9780104011652
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
UK economic Regulators : 1st report of session 2006-07, Vol. 2: Evidence