The Competition Law of Central & Eastern Europe

Provides analysis of the competition laws of the major Central and Eastern European states as they align their competition laws with those of the EU preparation for EU membership in the 21st century.

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This major work provides comprehensive analysis of the competition laws of the major Central and Eastern European states as they align their competition laws with those of the EU in preparation for EU membership.
The book opens with a brief historical overview, and introduces the main features of the socialist system, to serve as a background to the practices and policies that have arisen. The contents of the European Agreements that have been signed with the Eastern European countries are provided and analysed, with special attention given to the competition provisions and their implementation.

* Also includes a summary of EC competition law, competition policy of the CEEC's, and a country-by-country comparison of national competition policies and laws
* Discusses obstacles to the effective implementation of these laws
* Includes recent developments
* Explores the future composition of the European Union