Study On The Problem Of Relevant Market Definition Of Antitrust Law In EEC And U.S.

In recent years, the phenomena of enterprises'mergers are emerging in endlessly and the surges of foreign investment's acquisitions are running mountains high. Competitive environment around us has been changed by the market behavior of enterprises . It is arduous task for us on how to control mergers and acquisitions by antitrust law. The relevant market definition is not only the premise of controlling merges but also the basis for evaluating the character of enterprise'behavior. Thus ,it is very important in antitrust law.There have been long history, perfect legislation and abundant practice about market definition in EEC and U.S.;however, indigent theory, deficient legislation and lacking practice in our country. It is urgent for us to construct our legal system of the relevant market definition and perfect our antitrust law in light of theory and practice in EEC and U.S..Considering above reasons, this dissertation puts forward some suggestions to construct and perfect legal system of the relevant market definition in light of theory and practice of EEC. and U.S..Besides the preface and the conclusion, this dissertation is divided into three parts as follows:Chapter one mainly illuminates basic principles about relevant market. This chapter is clarifying theoretical and legal definition of relevant market , analyzing theoretical and practical meaning and introducing some principles and methods in defining the relevant market.Chapter two mainly analyzes theory and practice in defining the relevant market in EEC and U.S. both from a relevant product market and relevant product market point of view.Chapter three puts forward some suggestions on how to construct and perfect legal system in defining relevant market. This chapter puts forward to perfect legislation, establish principles and set up organization when defining relevant market.