Public enforcement of economic dependence abuse: the role of the antitrust authority and civil Courts

Reali, Pietro (A.A. 2024/2025) Public enforcement of economic dependence abuse: the role of the antitrust authority and civil Courts. Tesi di Laurea in Principles of civil law, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Valerio Cosimo Romano, pp. 50. [Bachelor's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The legal framework of economic dependence abuse in Italy. Definition and legal basis of economic dependence. Origins, legislative evolution and theoretical framework. Public enforcement by the AGCM: first applications and milestones. Application of Article 9 in AGCM enforcement, a law & economic perspective. Commitment-based resolutions(Benetton, McDonald’s,Original Marines,WindTre). Judicial engagement and the Meta/SIAE platform case. Comparative enforcement & strategic use of law & economics. Analysis of article 9 enforcement: criteria, effectiveness and policy implications. The economic logic behind article 9. Investment specificity, switching costs and hold-up risk. AGCM’s enforcement model: a behavioral economic perspective. Commitments vs sanctions: efficiency and strategic impact. Relational market power and fairness in B2B contracts. Measuring dependence: problems with quantification and evidence. Comparative analysis: France, Germany and EU DMA frameworks. Institutional learnings & policy implications.

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Bibliografia: pp. 47-50.

Thesis Type: Bachelor's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Bachelor's Degree Programs > Bachelor's Degree Program in Economics and Business, English language (L-33)
Chair: Principles of civil law
Thesis Supervisor: Romano, Valerio Cosimo
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 28 Apr 2026 09:23
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2026 09:23
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/45529

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