Competition law has witnessed phenomenal growith in in recent years, especially since the early 1990s. As an increasing number of countries have undertaken economic reforms and embraced the market economy, many of them have introduced competition law to maintain competition in their markets. With the growing integration of the global economy, any anti-competitive activity can have effects across national borders. Competition law has, therefore, become an important part of international trade dialogue. Cooperation on competition issues, therefore, figures in an increasing number of bilateral or regional trade agreements. The book provides an overview of the competition law regime with particular focus on India. It broadly covers the history, objectives, and substantive provisions of law, its relationship with regulated sectors of the market, the economics of law, its international dimension, and competition law in developing countries. The second edition provides an updated account of law and incorporates changes that have taken place since the publication of the first edition. It includes two new chapters: 'Reviewing Competition Regime in Pakistan' and 'Merger Control Regime under the Competition Law in India'.

About the Author
Vinodh Dhall heads the competition law practice at Talwar, Thakore and Associates

Reviews
'This book, which draws from global experience, is timely, relevant, and welcome. [It] contains contributions from leading experts in the field, professionals who have witnessed or influenced the growth of competition law over the last few decades. a formidable collection of expert opinion.'-C. Rangarajan, former Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the PM, India
'A very timely book for India. A very valuable resource [that]] brings within easy grasp relevant issues in a topic that has multiple facets. I found this book most interesting and useful.'-Harsh Vardhan Singh, Deputy Director General, WTO
'An invaluable tool for readers who want to get an understanding of competition law issues in the most important jurisdictions today and a perspective on how it is relevant to India. ... essential reading in today's world characterized by the growing recognition of the importance of market oriented reforms.'-Frederic Jenny, Judge, Cour de Cassation, France Chairman, OECD Competition Committee
'The broad sweep of the work, both topical and geographic, together with the undoubted expertise of its many contributors also make it an ideal resource for competition law stakeholders in any jurisdiction that is considering a new or updated competition law. a tour de force.'-J. William Rowley, Q.C., Chairman, IBA Global Competition Forum



Book Information
ISBN 9780199486663
Author Vinod Dhall
Format Hardback
Page Count 656
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 976g
Dimensions(mm) 237mm * 164mm * 57mm