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European Antitrust Policy 1957–2004: An Analysis of Commission Decisions

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  • Andrea Günster
  • Maarten Schinkel

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  • Martin Carree & Andrea Günster & Maarten Schinkel, 2010. "European Antitrust Policy 1957–2004: An Analysis of Commission Decisions," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 36(2), pages 97-131, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:36:y:2010:i:2:p:97-131
    DOI: 10.1007/s11151-010-9237-9
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    Keywords

    Antitrust; Appeal; Competition policy; European Commission; L40; K21;
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    JEL classification:

    • L40 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - General
    • K21 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Antitrust Law

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