| Description |
xxvi, 262 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Oxford studies in European law |
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Oxford studies in European law.
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| Contents |
Introduction : setting the scene -- Competition law, citizenship rights, and social solidarity -- The UK approach to competition law and public services -- Regulation and the new UK public service law -- The continental tradition of public service -- Public service and European Community law -- Services of general interest, the commission, and reform -- European liberalization and public service obligations -- Public service broadcasting : a special case |
| Summary |
"To what extent should public services (for example public utilities such as telecommunications, energy, public transport and postal services) be subject to ordinary competition law? This question has assumed great importance in the context of the activities of the European Union." "On the one hand, it is argued (particularly in France) that competition law is a threat to the values of public services, which underlie their distinctive objectives. On the other, the 'Anglo-Saxon' argument is that protecting public services from competition gives them an unfairly protected position and can mask their inefficiencies." |
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"This book examines the legal, political, economic, and social principles involved. Tony Prosser contrasts the mainly economic and utilitarian justifications for the use of competition law with rights - and citizenship - based arguments for the special treatment of public services, and examines the varied conceptions of the differing traditions in the UK, France, and Italy."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Competition, Unfair -- European Union countries.
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Public utilities -- Law and legislation -- European Union countries.
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Municipal services -- Law and legislation -- European Union countries.
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Competition, Unfair -- European Economic Community countries.
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Public utilities -- Law and legislation -- European Economic Community countries.
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Municipal services -- Law and legislation -- European Economic Community countries.
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Competition, Unfair -- Great Britain.
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Public utilities -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
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Municipal services -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
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| LC no. |
2004023870 |
| ISBN |
0199266697 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
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