The Limits of Competition Law Markets and Public Services [Hardcover]

This book examines the relationship between law and public services. Prosser argues that there are important limits to the applicability of competition law in this context. He illustrates his theme by discussing the law in the UK, France and Italy, and at the EU level, and provides a case study considering public service broadcasting.


1. Setting the Scene
2. The Philosophical Basis for the Argument
3. The UK Approach to Public Service and the Law
4. The New UK Public Service Law
5. The Continental Tradition of Public Service
6. The European Community Legal Approach to Competition and Public Services
7. Services of General Interest, the Commission, and Reform
8. Opening Utility Markets and Public Service
9. Public Service Broadcasting: a Special Case
10. Conclusion
Bibliography

A very interesting, readable and thought provoking book. A definite recommendation for everyone who is willing to think critically about the boundaries between the market and public services.

Dr. Hans Vedder, EuropeanLawBooks.org

Tony Prosseris Professor of Public Law at the University of Bristol.