Competition law

The rapid growth of legislation in recent years in the anti-trust field has given competition law renewed importance as firms strive to capture and consolidate their share of the market in the face of ever increasing competition from foreign multi nationals.

In his book, John Agnew provides a clear, concise introduc tion to competition law and anti-trust legislation as western economies seek to promote a competitive business environ ment.

The book takes an up-to-date view of anti-trust policy not only in the United Kingdom and the EEC, but also outlines the position in the United States and West Germany and gives excellent examples of how the practices of a single firm affect competition: merger activity; and tacit collusion be tween enterprises.

This analysis will be essential reading to students of business studies, economics and law and will be of immense practical use to those businessmen and lawyers who require a work ing knowledge of competition law.