Competition Law: Concept of Undertaking Quiz

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What does the concept of an undertaking refer to in competition law?

  • Entities engaged in economic activity (correct)
  • The way in which the entity is financed
  • The market share of the entity
  • The legal status of the entity

According to the text, what is the functional character of the concept of an undertaking?

  • It excludes entities based on their financing methods
  • It considers the legal status of the entity
  • It focuses on the market share of the entity
  • It encompasses entities engaged in economic activity (correct)

How is 'undertaking' defined in competition law?

  • Inclusive of all economic activities regardless of entity's status or financing (correct)
  • Focused on specific types of economic activities
  • Dependent on the entity's legal status
  • Based on market dominance

What is considered as economic activity according to the text?

<p>Offering goods or services on a given market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the concept of an 'undertaking' encompass in competition law?

<p>Entities engaged in economic activity, regardless of legal status and financing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional character of the concept of an 'undertaking' as per the text?

<p>Encompasses every entity engaged in an economic activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of economic activity according to the text?

<p>Offering goods or services on any market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which case was the notion of an undertaking defined as encompassing every entity engaged in an economic activity?

<p>C-41/90, Höfner &amp; Elser v. Macrotron GmbH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Concept of an Undertaking in Competition Law

  • The concept of an undertaking refers to an entity that engages in economic activity.

Definition of an Undertaking

  • An undertaking is defined as every entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of its legal status or the way it is financed.

Functional Character of an Undertaking

  • The functional character of an undertaking is economic, meaning its primary goal is to offer goods or services on a market.

Characteristics of Economic Activity

  • Economic activity is characterized as any activity that consists of offering goods or services on a market.

Notion of an Undertaking

  • The notion of an undertaking encompasses every entity engaged in an economic activity, as defined in the Höfner and Elser case.

Key Takeaway

  • The concept of an undertaking is central to competition law, encompassing all entities engaged in economic activities that offer goods or services on a market.

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