28-May-2020
English
26-May-2020
English, PDF, 532kb
This note identifies some of the criteria that competition authorities may consider when assessing co-operation between competitors in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and presents solutions to some of the challenges raised by their analysis. Some potential issues are highlighted to prompt further discussion.
26-May-2020
English, PDF, 702kb
This note analyses the role of competition agencies facing high prices caused by the Covid-19 crisis. It discusses the circumstances under which competition enforcement may be justified, how to overcome the difficulties that competition authorities pursuing such a course are likely to face, and available regulatory alternatives to address high prices during a pandemic.
25-May-2020
English, PDF, 501kb
One of the many consequences of the COVID-19 crisis is the risk that many firms will find themselves in financial distress and forced to exit the market or merge. This note focuses on competition issues relating to merger control.
25-May-2020
English, PDF, 452kb
Occupational Entry Regulation Indicator
30-April-2020
English, PDF, 332kb
This policy note outlines actions that governments and competition authorities can consider to help address the immediate challenges raised by the crisis whilst looking to the post-pandemic future.
30-April-2020
English, PDF, 391kb
This notes examines the conditions when direct awards may be necessary for emergency reasons and provides guidance for procurement and competition authorities for when departing from competitive tenders may be justified.
30-April-2020
English, PDF, 344kb
This note looks at the operational challenges and enforcement risks for competition authorities arising from the crisis and the confinement measures and provides some guidance to authorities.
29-April-2020
English, PDF, 1,306kb
A detailed explanation of the methodology used to build the OECD PMR indicators
10-April-2020
English, Excel, 602kb
OECD Network Sector Regulation Indicators