Chapter 1. Deflning Competition Policy for a Global Economy A. “Harvest King”—The Lysine Cartel B. Identifying the Core Questions of Antitrust Law C. An Introduction to Economic Proof D. Conclusion Chapter 2. Concerted Action by Competitors A. Historical Foundations: The Emergence of the Rule of Reason B. Evolution and Modern Implementation of the Rule of Reason C. Modern Challenges in Characterization and Application of the Rule of Reason D. Conclusion E. Problems Chapter 3. Distinguíshing Concerted from Unilateral Action A. Antitrust’s Special Scrutiny of Collective Action B. The Modern Economics of Collusion C. The Development of Traditional Conspiracy Law D. Proving Agreement Through Circuinstantial Evidence: “Parallelism Plus” E. Information Exchange and Other Facilitating Pratices F. Conclusion G. Problems and Exercises Chapter 4. Exclusionary Conduct A. The Economics of Exclusion B. Historical Foundations: The “Power + Conduct” Framework C. The Contemporary Law and Economics of Monopolization D. The Offense of Attempt to Monopolize E. Remedies F. Conclusion G. Prohlems and Exercises Chapter 5. Mergers and Acquisitions A. A Primer on Merger Analysis m the U.S B. Horizontal Mergers: The Emergence and Erosion of the Structural Paradigm C. Horizontal Merger Analysis Under the DOJ/FTC Merger Guidelines D. Vertical Mergers E. Conclusion F. Problems and Exercises Chapter 6. Anticompetitive Distribution Practices A. Single Brand Price and Non-Price Restraints B. Exclusive Dealing, Tying and Related Practices C. Price Discrimination and the Robinson-Patman Act D. Conclusion E. Problems and Exercises Chapter 7. Innovation, Intellectual Property, and the “New Economy” A. Antitrust and Innovation B. Collusive Agreements C. Exclusionary Conduct D. Conclusion E. Problems and Exercises Chapter 8. Implementing Competition Policy Rules: The Structure of Antitrust Enforcement A. Def”ining the Boundaries of National Jurisdiction B. An Overview of the American System for Prosecuting and Adjudicating Antitrust Violations C. Antitrust Enforcement Under the U.S. Constitutional Scheme: Antitrust Federalism and Antitrust’s Relationship with the First Amendment D. The Limited Role of Statutory Exemptions E. Private Rights of Action F. Remedies for Antitrust Violations O. Conclusion H. Problems and Exercises