Daniel Zimmer - Böcker

Law and Economics in European Merger Control provides a thorough introduction to the economic theory underlying the regulation of mergers. The central economic concepts of efficiency and welfare are introduced and their role in the foundations of competition law is explained. Market structures of perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly are analysed and the methods for delineating and evaluating the effects of mergers on markets are explained.Having examined the economic context, the book then proceeds to offer an exhaustive analysis of the application of economic theory in the practice of merger regulation in Europe. Through an analysis of more than 300 competition cases the book critiques the current state of EC competition law against its economic aims, and offers views for the future development of the law. It also sets out an account of the European Commission's search for a 'more economic approach' to competition law, and analyses the policy's successes and failures.

What are the normative foundations of competition law? That is the question at the heart of this book. Leading scholars consider whether this branch of law serves just one or more than one goal, and, if it serves to protect unfettered competition as such, how this goal relates to other objectives such as the promotion of economic welfare. The book brings together contributions on the relevance of different welfare standards, on the concept of 'freedom to compete' and on distributional fairness as a goal of competition law. Moreover, it discusses the relationship to other legal goals such as market integration. Finally, the specific issue of competition law goals in emerging economies is addressed. The Goals of Competition Law will have strong appeal to academics in competition law and competition economics; policy makers, enforcers and other practitioners in the field of competition law; and postgraduate students in competition law and competition economics. Contributors: T. Ackermann, A. Al-Ameen, O. Andriychuk, M. Bakhoum, J. Bejcek, A.D. Chirita, K. Diawara, E. Fish, A. Fuchs, M.S. Gal, D.J. Gerber, J.D. Gutierrez Rodriguez, D. Healey, L. Kaplow, A. Kunzler, F. Maier-Rigaud, C.P. Marquez, M. Negrinotti, P. Nihoul, L. Parret, H. Schweitzer, M.E. Stucke, J. Su, I. Takahashi, J.P. Terhechte, L. Tichy, X. Wang, D. Zimmer

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a quickly evolving next generation technology which mitigates climate change by capturing and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) before it is released into the atmosphere. CCS technology reduces carbon emissions so plays an essential role in meeting global and regional temperature targets. This Special Report explores the most recent regulatory, political and economic trends and themes arising from CCS technologies and projects. In its second edition, this Special Report provides a general update on these key features of the technical, political and regulatory aspects of CCS technologies by:Focusing on recent changes to the regulatory frameworks for CCS in the European Union and Germany, but also on the international level;Assessing the impact of emission trading systems on the economic viability of CCS technologies;Providing an overview on recent public funding programmes for creating a market for CCS technologies; andExploring various recent CCS projects and national strategies in implementing CCS technologies.Pilot CCS projects are successfully proliferating and this Special Report provides the regulatory and political insights to succeed in the rapidly changing CCS market. It will be an invaluable resource for in-house counsel, senior managers, engineers, consultants, researchers and policy makers with an interest in the energy sector and CCS technologies and projects.