Competition Policy in the Single European Market

Mark Baimbridge, Jeffrey Harrop and George Philippidis
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Jeffrey Harrop: University of Bradford
George Philippidis: University of Bradford

Chapter 3 in Current Economic Issues in EU Integration, 2004, pp 35-56 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines different aspects of EU Competition Policy and begins by analysing the economic debate and case for pro-competition policy setting this within the context of the Single European Market (SEM). The development of EU policy is outlined in relation to restrictive practices and monopolies, with particular emphasis on the recent development of stronger powers relating to mergers and state aids. Also, there is a case study focus on the undesirable impact of the block exemption of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreement and its recent expiry which should result in more effective choice for consumers. It will be shown that a pro-competition policy is most efficient in relation to eradicating restrictive practices and that in the case of monopoly, mergers and state aids the balance of policy is also tilted against these practices.

Keywords: European Union; Fair Trading; Competition Policy; Dominant Firm; European Union Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230598164_3

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