TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Foundations
1.1 Context and history
1.2 Competition Act
1.3 Competition policy goals

2. Substantive issues: content of the competition Iaw
2.1 Restrictive agreements
2.2 Horizontal agreements
2.3 Vertical agreements
2.4 Abuse of dominance
2.5 Mergers
2.6 Procurement and state aid
2.7 Unfair competition
2.8 Consumer protection

3. Institutional issues: enforcement structure and practices
3.1 Enforcement processes and powers
3.2 Sanctions and remedies
3.3 Judicial review
3.4 Private party initiatives
3.5 International co-operation
3.6 Resources and priorities

4. Limits of competition policy: exclusions and sectoral regimes
4.1 Sectoral issues and special regimes
4.1.1 Telecoms
4.1.2 Electric power
4.1.3 Natural gas
4.1.4 Agriculture
4.1.5 Rail transport
4.1.6 Professional services
5. Competition advocacy and policy studies
6. Conclusions and policy options
6.1 Developments concerning recommendation in 2001 Review
6.2 Policy options for consideration

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Boxes
Box1. Summary
Box 2. The COMP methodology