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This weekend, TAP scholars Michael Whinston and Shane Greenstein are participating in the “14th Annual International Industrial Organization Conference.” They will be discussing topics ranging from innovation, vertical contracting, and technology adoption.
April 15, 2016
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The laws that set the ground rules prohibiting firms from engaging in anti-competitive practices are usually called “antitrust laws” in the United States, and “competition laws” in Europe and other regions. These laws differ among nations, and each country enforces its laws independently.
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"When people litigate and fight, they win." — William Kovacic, Professor of Law, George Washington University
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This article asks if the systematic collection of data can be protected by copyright.
January 5, 2007
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