In this essay I explore the Austrian origins of European competition law in order better to understand the forces that have shaped the subsequent development of these ideas and continue to influence their operation today. Analysis of the origins of these ideas also provides a valuable...

The relationship between law and economics in European competition law has always been important, but it has received increasing attention during recent years. Much of this attention has focused on doctrinal aspects of the relationship and on the European Commission's use of economic analysis in...