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Antitrust and Monopoly: Anatomy of a Policy Failure (Independent Studies in Political Economy)
Dominick T. Armentano
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Description for Antitrust and Monopoly: Anatomy of a Policy Failure (Independent Studies in Political Economy)
Paperback. Series: Independent Studies in Political Economy. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KC; KJVP; LNCB; LNCH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 432.
The stated purpose of antitrust laws is to protect competition and the public interest. But do such laws actually restrict the competitive process, harming consumers and serving the special interests of a few politically-connected competitors? Is antitrust law a necessary defense against the predatory business practices of wealthy, entrenched corporations that dominate a market? Or does antitrust law actually work to restrain and restrict the competitive process, injuring the public it is supposed to protect? This breakthrough study examines the classic cases in antitrust law and demonstrates a surprising gap between the stated aims of antitrust law and what it ... Read more
The stated purpose of antitrust laws is to protect competition and the public interest. But do such laws actually restrict the competitive process, harming consumers and serving the special interests of a few politically-connected competitors? Is antitrust law a necessary defense against the predatory business practices of wealthy, entrenched corporations that dominate a market? Or does antitrust law actually work to restrain and restrict the competitive process, injuring the public it is supposed to protect? This breakthrough study examines the classic cases in antitrust law and demonstrates a surprising gap between the stated aims of antitrust law and what it ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Independent Institute
Condition
New
Number of Pages
312
Place of Publication
Oakland, United States
ISBN
9780945999621
SKU
V9780945999621
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About Dominick T. Armentano
Dominick T. Armentano is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Hartford.
Reviews for Antitrust and Monopoly: Anatomy of a Policy Failure (Independent Studies in Political Economy)
"Should be on the reading list of every antitrust course. Clearly stated, rigorously developed ... definitely for professors as well as students."
Donald Dewey, professor of economics, Columbia University. "Skillfully honed, eloquent ... Professor Armentano's book must be mastered by all who would be heard on this issue."
Business History Review. "The single best book-length treatment of this ... Read more
Donald Dewey, professor of economics, Columbia University. "Skillfully honed, eloquent ... Professor Armentano's book must be mastered by all who would be heard on this issue."
Business History Review. "The single best book-length treatment of this ... Read more