Law and Economics of Framework Agreements - Designing Flexible Solutions for Public Procurement

This book addresses the increasing demand for a logical understanding of how framework agreement should be used and implemented.

List of contents

Part I. Framework Agreements: Basic Definitions, Main Economic Forces and International Experience: 1. Introduction; 2. Basic taxonomy of framework agreements; 3. Some key economic dimensions in framework agreements; 4. The economic analysis of framework agreements; 5. International experience in framework agreements procedures; 6. International experience on framework agreements operated by centralised purchasing agencies; Part II. Fostering Competition and Preventing Collusion in Framework Agreements: 7. Promoting effective competition and enhancing outcomes in framework agreements; 8. Integrity concerns in framework agreements; 9. Addressing risks of collusion; Part III. The Design of Framework Agreements: 10. The design of framework agreements; 11. Framework agreements for centralised procurement; 12. Policy and regulatory issues.

Summary

In this enlightening book, the authors undertake a thorough investigation of the current uses of framework agreements and clarify the legal and economic issues surrounding them.

Product details

• Authors: Gian Luigi Albano, Gian Luigi Nicholas Albano, Albano Gian Luigi, Caroline Nicholas, Nicholas Caroline
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9781107434981
• ISBN: 978-1-107-43498-1
• No. of pages: 356
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law; LAW / International, Procurement law, LAW / Public, LAW / Corporate, LAW / Comparative, LAW / Commercial / International Trade, comparative law, International economic & trade law, Public international law: economic and trade