Competition Law and Policy in the Czech Republic (Policy Brief)

14-Nov-2008

Competition law and policy in the Czech Republic have converged on European practices. Since the OECD review of Czech competition policy in 2001, the country has joined the European Union, while the Czech Competition Act has been revised and now closely follows the substantive terms and enforcement methods of the European Commission.

Barriers to competition measured in new product market regulation indicators

24-Feb-2009

The OECD has issued revised product market regulation indicators to measure how far rules and laws promote or inhibit competition. The indicators cover state control of businesses, legal and administrative barriers to entrepreneurship and obstacles to international trade and investment.

Fighting Cartels in Public Procurement (Policy Brief)

15-Oct-2008

Governments devote a large share of taxpayers’ money to public
procurement – purchasing goods and services from road building to school
textbooks. But how can they be sure that they are getting good value for
money, and that companies seeking public contracts are not conspiring to
undermine the principle of competitive bidding?

Participation of Non Members in the Competition Committee

14-May-2007

Non member economies that wish to participate in the Competition Committee as observers in 2008-2009 are invited to submit their applications no later than 31 August 2007.   The Committee will decide in October 2007 which applicants will be proposed to the Council for approval.  The application must explain how the applicant will fulfill the elements of the Competition Committee's Proactive Strategy vis-à-vis Non Members.

What is Competition on the Merits? (Policy Brief)

07-Jul-2006

There is broad agreement among competition agencies from OECD countries that the purpose of competition policy is to protect competition, not competitors. In pursuing that objective, many agencies and courts have repeatedly used the phrase “competition on the merits” to explain and justify their views on how to distinguish conduct that harms competition from conduct that advances it. Yet that phrase has never been satisfactorily defined.

China needs far-reaching reforms in public and corporate governance, OECD says

07-Sep-2005

China needs to make wide-ranging changes in the way it runs its public and private sectors if it is to continue on a stable growth path leading to full integration into the world economy, according to a new report from the OECD.

South Eastern Europe Competition Network

19-Jun-2003

In May 2003, Leaders in the region met to assess progress and problems and decide paths for future action. They launched a Network of competition authorities in Southeast Europe for enhanced co-operation, with annual meetings and other joint activities.

Global Forum on Competition

Resisting protectionism and keeping markets open to competition

2009 Global Forum

18-19 February Paris, France

2010 Global Forum on Competition

Focus

Providing insight into the thinking of competition law enforcers while focusing on the practical application of competition law and policy

OECD Journal of Competition Law and Policy

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