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Is International Antitrust Possible?, Andrew T. Guzman Oct 1998

Is International Antitrust Possible?, Andrew T. Guzman

Andrew T Guzman

This Article analyzes the economic incentives countries face in selecting an antitrust policy. It demonstrates that, in the presence of international trade, antitrust policies chosen by national governments will generally not lead to an outcome that is desirable from an international perspective. Professor Guzman identifies the reasons why nationally chosen policies are different from the optimal global policy and shows how the direction of the deviation from the optimal policy depends on trade patterns and the extent to which national laws are applied extraterritorially. The author concludes that, although international agreement is not impossible, the prospects for substantive cooperation on …


Why Ldcs Sign Treaties That Hurt Them: Explaining The Popularity Of Bilateral Investment Treaties, Andrew T. Guzman Dec 1997

Why Ldcs Sign Treaties That Hurt Them: Explaining The Popularity Of Bilateral Investment Treaties, Andrew T. Guzman

Andrew T Guzman

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