'Evolution of merger policy in Britain' in J A Fairburn & J A Kay (eds), Mergers and Merger Policy

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Author(s) Fairburn, James A
Publication type Chapter
Year published 1989
Pages pp193-230
Publisher Clarendon Press
Place Published Oxford

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Name Competition, collusion, monopoly & cartels inc competition policy & regulation

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Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Provides an overview of merger policy from the introduction of controls in 1965 to 1986, comprising a brief description of the legislation; examination of selection process - types and numbers and changes over time; examination of various issues consider - eg the effect of a particular merger on competition. Offers some tentative policy recommendations