The Law and Economics of Canadian Competition Policy

Offering a unique cross-disciplinary approach to scholarship in law and economics, this much-needed work explores and critically evaluates all of the major doctrines of Canadian competition policy. The topics addressed include Canadian competition policy in a historical context, basic economic concepts, multi-firm conduct, horizontal agreements, the merger review process, predatory pricing and price discrimination, vertical restraints, intra-brand competition, interbrand competition, abuse of dominance, competition policy and intellectual property rights, competition policy and trade policy, competition policy and regulated industries, and enforcement. The treatment of each topic is organized around a discussion of the relevant economic theory and legal doctrine, including case law. Each chapter contains a critique of existing law in light of contemporary economic theory. This is the only book available that offers an up-to-date, integrated analysis of economic theory and legal doctrine in the context of Canadian competition policy.