Ex-ante versus Ex-post in Competition Law Enforcement: Blurred Boundaries and Economic Rationale

Patrice Bougette, Oliver Budzinski and Frédéric Marty

No 2024-18, GREDEG Working Papers from Groupe de REcherche en Droit, Economie, Gestion (GREDEG CNRS), Université Côte d'Azur, France

Abstract: This paper explores the evolving landscape of competition law enforcement, focusing on the dynamic interplay between ex-ante and ex-post approaches. Amidst the digital transformation and regulatory shifts, traditional enforcement mechanisms are being re-evaluated. This study aims to dissect the economic rationale behind these shifts, proposing a hybrid framework that balances legal certainty with the flexibility needed to address contemporary market challenges. In particular, the analysis highlights the emergence of new competition policy approaches that combine regulatory-type interventions with strengthened enforcement strategies.

Keywords: Competition Law Enforcement; Ex-ante and Ex-post Approaches; Anticompetitive Practices; Merger Control; Digital Economy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 20 pages
Date: 2024-06, Revised 2024-12
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