Antitrust Consent Decrees in Theory and Practice: Why Less Is More

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Author: Richard A. Epstein

ISBN-10: 0844742503

ISBN-13: 9780844742502

Category: Antitrust Law

For over one hundred years, the antitrust consent decree has been a major weapon in the federal enforcement of antitrust laws. In Antitrust Consent Decrees in Theory and Practice, Richard A. Epstein undertakes the first systematic study of their use and effectiveness from both a historical and analytical perspective. Epstein observes how differences in antitrust philosophy can shape the kinds of comprehensive settlements that the government will seek and the courts will grant. Epstein takes...

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For over one hundred years, the antitrust consent decree has been a major weapon in the federal enforcement of the antitrust laws. In this study, Richard Epstein undertakes the first systematic study of their use and effectiveness from both a historical and analytical perspective.

Foreword Christopher DeMuth DeMuth, Christopher1 Theoretical Foundations 42 Case Studies 183 The Breakup of the Bell System 544 Microsoft 745 Lessons Learned 112Appendix 117Notes 123Index 143