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The book describes the harsh environment of competition law and provides some recommendations considering the important role of policy and legislation. The author, with this original comparative study, details the concept of harmonization; the aspect of convergence; the view of unilateral and bilateral cooperation; the role of government regulator. The book examines how 28 EU member states (both current and accession states) are adapting their domestic competition laws. The author examines the new context of the globalization in which law affects competition and explain the limited impact of international perspective. The text demonstrates that historical experience can help to shed new light on themes such as a common code model, and a global common structure within the framework of World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Nicodemo Giovanni Tempestini holds a doctoral degree in Labour Development and Innovation from Marco Biagi Foundation at University of Modena. Between 2011 and 2014, he was adjunct professor of Commercial Law at University of Modena, teaching undergraduate courses. Currently he is a UNCTAD delegate expert on antitrust law and consumer policy.

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