《COMPETITION IN INTERNATIOAL BUSINESS》

Part 1. Transnational Corporations and Restrictive Business Practices1

Analysis of Restrictive Business Practices by Transnational Corporations and Their Impact on Trade and DevelopmentN. T. Wang3

CommentaryL. H. Bloom22

CommentaryG. K. Helleiner27

Discussion34

Part 2. Restrictive Business Practices Affecting Transfer of Technology39

Control of Terms and Conditions for International Transfers of Technology to Developing CountriesDouglas F. Greer41

Restrictive Business Practices in the International Transfer and Diffusion of TechnologySigmund Timberg84

CommentaryWalter Glass139

CommentaryIngo Walter143

CommentaryLouis T. Wells, Jr.160

Discussion165

Part 3. Cartels and Cartel-like Practices177

Economic and Political Characteristics of Cartel and Cartel-like PracticesRobert E. Smith179

International Cartels and Their RegulationJames A. Rahl240

CommentaryDavid G. Gill277

CommentaryG. C. Hufbauer283

Discussion286

Part 4. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures291

Merger Control in Western Europe: National and International AspectsKurt Markert293

Appendix: Federal Cartel Office Guidelines on Domestic Effects Within the Meaning of Section 98(2) of the Act Against Restraints of Competition in the Case of Mergers332

CommentaryMark R. Joelson335

CommentaryW. F. Mueller344

Discussion352

Part 5. International Codes of Conduct and Conventions359

The Seeking of a World Competition Code: Quixotic Quest?Joel Davidow361

Appendix: The Set of Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for the Control of Restrictive Business Practices404

CommentaryTimothy Atkeson416

CommentarySamuel Wex422

Discussion426

Contributors429

Index433