The Pros and Cons of Antitrust in Deregulated Markets

In Sweden and the rest of Europe, just as in many other parts of the world, economic adaptation is taking place. Markets for electricity, telecom and transport are being opened up to competition. In order to disseminate knowledge of what is taking place in deregulated markets, the Competition Authority invited a number of prominent researchers and experts in the area to contribute articles to the anthology ”The Pros and Cons of Antitrust in Deregulated Markets”. The book is focusing on the relationship between competition legislation and sectoral regulation. When is sector specific deregulation needed to steer the actions of undertakings and when is general legislation on competition sufficient?