Promoting Competition in Innovation Through Merger Control in the ICT Sector

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Focusing on the complexities of merger assessments in the ICT sector, this book explores how competition authorities can effectively promote innovation. It challenges the adequacy of current merger control frameworks, particularly in the context of the evolving digital economy. By integrating perspectives from law, economics, and corporate strategy, it provides a comparative analysis of practices in the US, EU, and other jurisdictions. Additionally, it highlights recent legal amendments in Austria and Germany, making it a vital resource for scholars and practitioners in competition law.