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Competition Policy in the Single European Market

In: Current Economic Issues in EU Integration

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  • Mark Baimbridge

    (University of Bradford)

  • Jeffrey Harrop

    (University of Bradford)

  • George Philippidis

    (University of Bradford
    Centro de Investigacion y Tecnologia Agroalimentaria de Aragon (CITA))

Abstract

This chapter examines different aspects of EU Competition Policy and begins by analysing the economic debate and case for pro-competition policy setting this within the context of the Single European Market (SEM). The development of EU policy is outlined in relation to restrictive practices and monopolies, with particular emphasis on the recent development of stronger powers relating to mergers and state aids. Also, there is a case study focus on the undesirable impact of the block exemption of motor vehicle distribution and servicing agreement and its recent expiry which should result in more effective choice for consumers. It will be shown that a pro-competition policy is most efficient in relation to eradicating restrictive practices and that in the case of monopoly, mergers and state aids the balance of policy is also tilted against these practices.

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  • Mark Baimbridge & Jeffrey Harrop & George Philippidis, 2004. "Competition Policy in the Single European Market," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Current Economic Issues in EU Integration, chapter 3, pages 35-56, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-59816-4_3
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230598164_3
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