Frontiers in the Study of Japanese Competition Policy

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Japan s competition policy, integrating the latest research on antitrust enforcement and economic theory. It combines legal and economic perspectives to examine key regulatory approaches in Japan and beyond. Structured into four main sections fundamental theories, digital economy, public procurement, and future challenges each chapter not only delves into cutting-edge research but also offers introductory discussions to guide readers through complex topics. The book is designed for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and tech strategists who seek to understand the current landscape of Japanese competition law and its global implications.

Chapter 1. The Introduction. - Part 1. Basic theory of Competition Policy. - Chapter 2. Comparative Competition Law. - Chapter 3. High-Tech Regulation Methodology. - Part 2. Digital Economy and Competition Policy. - Chapter 4. Information and Competition Law. - Chapter 5. E-commerce Case Studies. - Chapter 6. Ex-Ante vs Ex-Post. - Chapter 7. Data and Competition Law. - Part 3. Public Procurement and Competition. - Chapter 8. Market Size and Bidding. - Chapter 9. Low Bid Standards. -Chapter 10. Price and Quality. - Chapter 11. Cartels under Deflation. - Chapter 12. Public Reporting in Antitrust. - Part 4. New Technologies and the Future of Competition Policy. - Chapter 13. Language Models and Law. - Chapter 14. Evaluating Robot Guidelines. - Chapter 15. International Merger Cooperation. - Chapter 16. Future of Competition Policy.