Competition Law in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy

An important emerging area of practice, teaching and research in the Caribbean, this text will provide an overview of CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) competition law. Originating with the 2006　Revised Treaty of Chaguarmas the first significant judgment in this area has recently been given by the Caribbean Court of Justice, with wide-ranging consequences for businesses in the region.

Practitioners, business professionals and students of the law will find this volume an essential text, providing a clear and succinct introduction to and discussion of the existing law, as well as offering suggestions on how this will develop over time.

Competition Law in the CARICOM Single Market and Economy provides a comprehensive introduction to and overview of this emerging area of law, discussing both the current context and potential directions for future development. The book provides an account of major topics in the law, including the economics of competition law; enterprise; enforcement; regulation; and obligations of member states. It traces the progression of the law from the 2006 Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, charting the main developments such as the establishment of CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC), and examining the emerging case law in this important and fast-growing area.

Offering the first major exploration of Caribbean Competition law, this text will be an essential resource for lawyers, businesspersons, and students of the law in the Caribbean.