Antitrust Economics on Trial: A Dialogue on the New Laissez-Faire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Antitrust Economics on Trial: A Dialogue on the New Laissez-Faire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Walter Adams
By (author) James W. Brock
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:148
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 127
Category/GenreInternational economics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691602073
ClassificationsDewey:338.8
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Is it the central purpose of American antitrust policy to encourage decentralization of economic power? Or is it to promote "consumer welfare"? Is there a painful trade-off between market dominance and economic "efficiency"? What is the proper role of government in this area? In recent years the public policy debate on these core questions has been

Reviews

"Critically examines, in an innovative and lighthearted fashion, the economic justification of the Chicago style approach to antitrust... The book is extremely well documented... Its fast pace and wit make for quite enjoyable reading."--Southern Economic Journal