Reducing Regulatory Restrictions on Competition

Laws and regulations sometimes affect the nature and degree of competition, so it's valuable to assess those effects when comparing policy options. Well focussed regulations that do not unduly restrict competition are more likely to achieve their objectives and enhance consumer welfare. Assessment and advocacy with a view to enhancing competition is an important role for government officials and the public policy community.

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Mexico - fighting bid rigging in public procurement

16-Jan-2012

This report documents procurement regulations and practices in Mexico and makes policy recommendations in procurement areas such as market studies, co-ordination with other parts of government and training activities.

11th Global Forum on Competition

from 16-Feb-2012 to 17-Feb-2012

Taking place in Paris, discussions at this event will address price volatility in commodities, international co-operation in cartel investigations and state-owned enterprises and competitive neutrality.

Competition Assessment Toolkit

01-Aug-2011

This Toolkit helps governments too eliminate barriers to competition by identifying unnecessary restraints on market activities and developing alternative, less restrictive measures that still achieve government policy objectives.

OECD Journal of Competition Law and Policy

10-Aug-2010

Volume 11 features articles on energy security and competition policy, competition policy for vertical relations in gasoline retailing, the interface between competition and consumer policies, and competition policy in Peru.

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