The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid
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The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid by Luca Rubini
This book presents a conceptual analysis of the definitions of State Aid and subsidy in EC and WTO law. It provides a comparative analysis of the regulation of subsidy in both systems, examining the coherence of the conceptual understanding of subsidy and the grounds for legitimate state intervention.The book focuses on the substantive provisions relating to core properties of a notion of subsidy, ie the public intervention and the conferral of an economic and selective advantage. In addition to preventative measures, it analyses the regulation of subsidy's negative and positive effects (distortions of international competition and trade, and remedial of insufficiencies in the market).The current regulation in EC and WTO law is analysed, compared and assessed in depth, and tested against a proposed benchmark of optimal regulation of subsidies in each legal system and, more generally, at the international level. Drawing on the comparative analysis, the book argues that both systems can learn valuable lessons from each other to achieve a greater coherence and more efficient regulatory system.
Overall, this is a very useful and well-researched book and includes a great deal of useful reference to academic commentaryAs an analysis of the difficult subject of the notion of subsidy/State aid, it is to be welcomed as a serious addition to the literature on this ever developing area. * Conor Quigley QC, European Law Review *
...the book adds to the existing literature on the topic a necessary critical analysis of the fundamental components in the notion of subsidy and State aid. Policymakers, academics and the public in general, familiarised or not with this topic, will find this book of great value for its step-by-step analysis as well as for its policy suggestions * Dr Gustavo E. Luengo De Madrid, European Commission, Brussels, Yearbook of European Law *
Rubini's volume is truly welcome and timely...The text...is entirely readable, even to non-lawyers. Almost throughout the volume, Rubini confines himself to explication and interpretation of the definitions, rules and cases, rather than normative criticism. But he does this in the context of providing a conceptual framework not only for the legitimate purposes of subsidies and state aids, but also for the ultimate objectives of EU and WTO rules designed to limit public bounty and inteference with the market. * Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Journal of International Economic Law *
This book forms a valuable new addition... and an important contribution to WTO and EC law scholarship. It is well-written, well-researched and offers much critical commentary... The usefulness of the book also stems from its clear lay-out * Tjarda Van Der Vijver, Netherlands Competition Authority, E.C.L.R. 32 (2) *
In The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid, Luca Rubini does a masterful job at breaking his subject down and building it back up again, skillfully placing the constituent elements of subsidy and state aid in the legal, economic, and policy contexts in which they operate. While the legal perspective enjoys primacy, Rubini has produced a book offering valuable insight not only for lawyers, but for a broader, interdisciplinary audience seeking to understand the rules as they are, as well as how they could be...The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid offers valuable tools and a common language for policy-makers, lawyers, and economists alike to carry forward the debate on the current and potential scope of the subsidy and state aid rules. * Todd J. Friedbacher, Sidley Austin LLP, World Trade Review *
Policymakers, academics and the public in general, familiarised or not with this topic, will find this book of great value for its step-by-step analysis as well as for its policy suggestions * Dr Gustavo Luengo, Yearbook of European Law *
...the book adds to the existing literature on the topic a necessary critical analysis of the fundamental components in the notion of subsidy and State aid. Policymakers, academics and the public in general, familiarised or not with this topic, will find this book of great value for its step-by-step analysis as well as for its policy suggestions * Dr Gustavo E. Luengo De Madrid, European Commission, Brussels, Yearbook of European Law *
Rubini's volume is truly welcome and timely...The text...is entirely readable, even to non-lawyers. Almost throughout the volume, Rubini confines himself to explication and interpretation of the definitions, rules and cases, rather than normative criticism. But he does this in the context of providing a conceptual framework not only for the legitimate purposes of subsidies and state aids, but also for the ultimate objectives of EU and WTO rules designed to limit public bounty and inteference with the market. * Gary Clyde Hufbauer, Journal of International Economic Law *
This book forms a valuable new addition... and an important contribution to WTO and EC law scholarship. It is well-written, well-researched and offers much critical commentary... The usefulness of the book also stems from its clear lay-out * Tjarda Van Der Vijver, Netherlands Competition Authority, E.C.L.R. 32 (2) *
In The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid, Luca Rubini does a masterful job at breaking his subject down and building it back up again, skillfully placing the constituent elements of subsidy and state aid in the legal, economic, and policy contexts in which they operate. While the legal perspective enjoys primacy, Rubini has produced a book offering valuable insight not only for lawyers, but for a broader, interdisciplinary audience seeking to understand the rules as they are, as well as how they could be...The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid offers valuable tools and a common language for policy-makers, lawyers, and economists alike to carry forward the debate on the current and potential scope of the subsidy and state aid rules. * Todd J. Friedbacher, Sidley Austin LLP, World Trade Review *
Policymakers, academics and the public in general, familiarised or not with this topic, will find this book of great value for its step-by-step analysis as well as for its policy suggestions * Dr Gustavo Luengo, Yearbook of European Law *
Luca Rubini is Lecturer in Law at the School of Law of the University of Birmingham. Previously, he was Lecturer at the University of Leicester (2005-2007) and legal secretary to Advocate General Francis Jacobs at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg (2002-2003).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199533398 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199533393 |
| Title | The Definition of Subsidy and State Aid |
| Author | Luca Rubini |
| Series | International Economic Law Series |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2009-12-24 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
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