The paper offers a comparative analysis of antitrust or competition law in the European Union and the United States from a public choice perspective. It focuses on how the role of interest groups explains the common features of the two legal systems, although some discussion focuses on the...

Using an original data set, the market for legal services in Ireland and the current regulatory situation is analysed. The extent of competition in this market is examined with particular reference to conveyancing fees. Special attention is given to assessing the impact of the regulatory regime...