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
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Walter Adams
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By (author) James W. Brock
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:148 | Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 127 |
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Category/Genre | International economics |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780691602073
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Classifications | Dewey:338.8 |
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Audience | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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Publication Date |
14 July 2014 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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
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