The Interface of Competition Law, Industrial Policy and Development Concerns

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This book analyses essential concepts of competition law and industrial policy, and shows where the two areas clash with and complement each other, respectively. The discussion takes place in the context of developing countries, taking into consideration their realities and specific needs. South Africa serves as a real-world example for competition law that goes beyond the notion of consumer welfare. An in-depth analysis of the enforcement of South African law illustrates how the law is used both to combat the negative effects of past industrial policy, and to accommodate current economic and social needs.The book is intended for all readers with an interest in the enforcement of competition law in developing countries. It will particularly benefit those who want to learn about unorthodox approaches that integrate the concept of “public interest” and social imperatives into the application of competition law. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxvi Introduction: Research Questions and Competition Law in a Developing Country Context (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 1-23 Front Matter ....Pages 25-25 The Concepts of Industrial Policy and Competition Law Distinguished (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 27-78 Interface of Industrial Policy and Competition Law from a Theoretical Point of View (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 79-110 Front Matter ....Pages 111-111 Industrial Policy in South Africa (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 113-141 Competition Law in South Africa (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 143-177 Interface of Industrial Policy and Competition Law in South Africa (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 179-408 Consideration of Development Concerns in Enforcing South African Competition Law (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 409-436 Front Matter ....Pages 437-437 Conclusion: Complex Relationship Between Industrial Policy, Competition Law and Development Concerns (Balthasar Strunz)....Pages 439-444 Back Matter ....Pages 445-512