Description: In the last twenty years, South Asian countries have increasingly engaged with modern competition legislation. Yet, apart from India and Pakistan, the countries in this region have had little success enforcing these laws. Competition Law in South Asia analyses the mechanisms and institutions through which Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Maldives Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan have engaged with modern competition legislation. The book argues that the success (or failure) of competition reform in these countries is inextricably linked to the unique interplay of mechanisms and legal and political institutions through which these countries have engaged with competition legislation. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the adoption and implementation continuum in India and Pakistan, the compatibility and legitimacy generated by the adoption process, and its impact on implementation. Taking a far-reaching, comparative approach, the book draws lessons not only for countries in South Asia but also for emerging economies across the globe. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
Brief description: Amber Darr is a Lecturer in Competition Law at the University of Manchester and a Senior Research Fellow with the UCL Centre for Law, Economics & Society. She is an appointed Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Review Quotes: 'Amber Darr's convincing analysis of the legal, economic, and political determinants of the successes and failures of competition laws in different South Asian countries is a must for any reader wishing to gain a deeper understanding of how competition laws are adapted to their national landscapes.' Frédéric Jenny, Hauser Global Professor of Antitrust Law, New York Law School; Chairman, OECD Competition Committee