Antitrust Abuse in the New Economy - The Microsoft Case (Hardcover)

In this fresh examination of the Microsoft antitrust case, Richard Gordon critically examines the economics of the US government's arguments. The conclusion is that the government presented a sketchy, incoherent, invalid economic case and relied upon creating the impression of misdeeds to persuade the courts. The primary charge is that Microsoft possessed an impregnable monopoly in operating systems for personal computers. According to the government, Microsoft created, included in its operating system, and vigorously promoted its internet browser solely to prevent the development of the Java/Netscape alternative. The promotion of this browser was considered predatory. Microsoft allegedly undertook similar acts against other companies. According to Gordon, the government failed to present even a clear statement of its charges and failed to substantiate the critical allegations. In this book, he concentrates on the underlying economics of the case and reviews the germane theory. He presents and evaluates implicit government arguments as well as Microsoft's refutations. Readers in economics, law and public policy will find this well researched analysis enlightening.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2002
Authors:	Richard L. Gordon
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-1-84064-928-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > International business Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business competition Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Criminal law Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Financial, taxation, commercial, industrial law > Competition law
LSN:	1-84064-928-3
Barcode:	9781840649284

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