Intent in Competition Law / Maya-Salomé Garnier ; foreword by David Bosco ; introduction by Catherine Prieto.

"First Printing, September 2025" -- title page verso

Includes bibliographical references (pages 521-599) and indexes.

Part 1 The concept of intent -- Title I The historical evolution of intent -- Title II Conceptualizing intent -- Part 2 The role of intent -- Title I The implicit role of intent de lege lata -- Title II The desirable role of intent de lege ferenda

The law on anti-competitive practices seems to focus, particularly since its "modernization" at the turn of the second millennium-on the economic effects of behavior adopted by undertakings. The effect on competition, the market, or consumer welfare serves as a criterion for both defining and characterizing offenses. At first glance, the discipline appears relatively indifferent to the concept of intent, whose role is commonly minimized or even rejected by both doctrine and case law. Contrary to these preconceptions, this study aims to shed light on the central-albeit implicit-role that intent actually occupies de lege lata. To do so, a historical approach to competition law, an attempt at a general theorization of intent, as well as numerous analogies with criminal law are used. The research ultimately suggests a paradigm shift de lege ferenda. Since the "more economic approach" or "effects-based approach" are not, in practice, as far-reaching as commonly believed, it is proposed to abandon them in favor of a less economic and more legal perspective of competition rules, based on the theory of intent developed.