ABSTRACT

What is the role of competition in economic activity? How can it be understood? How can it be regulated? Competition is a buzz word in economic policy and in commerce. Yet it is given widely varying roles in different models and is viewed in very different ways by different schools. This book, published in 1991, provides a clear exposition of the major theoretical approaches to competition and an assessment of competition policy in the major economic powers.

chapter

Introduction

chapter 1|26 pages

The Dilemmas of Competition

chapter 2|22 pages

Classical Views of Competition

chapter 3|36 pages

Modern Models of Competition

chapter 4|33 pages

Competition in Business Strategy

chapter 5|33 pages

The Rules of the Game: UK, EEC, USA, Japan

chapter 7|32 pages

Four Study Areas

chapter 8|17 pages

Competition Theory Revisited

chapter 9|17 pages

Policy Conclusions