Reports

Evaluation of Competition Interventions

Governments everywhere are increasingly interested in assessing the effects of their policies and the effectiveness of public institutions. Competition policy is no exception. Competition agencies affect the economy by taking decisions on cases under competition law. With their governments, they can influence market competition in the economy more widely through policy interventions.

Review of procurement rules and practices of PEMEX in Mexico

This report analyses procurement rules and regulations in Mexico's state-owed petroleum company (PEMEX) and makes policy recommendations to promote competition and fight bid rigging in accordance with international best practices.

La resolución de asuntos de competencia por órganos de jurisdicción especializada y general: Balance de experiencias internacionales

En el marco de un proyecto con la Secretaría de Economía de México, este informe ofrece una visión general de las experiencias internacionales sobre el papel de los tribunales en la implementación de la política de competencia. Presenta diferentes diseños institucionales, el papel de los tribunales, la especialización de los tribunales y sus beneficios, así como su relación con otros órganos gubernamentales y partes interesadas.

The resolution of competition cases by specialised and generalist courts: Stocktaking of international experiences

In the framework of a project with the Mexican Ministry of Economy, this report provides an overview of international experiences and best practices regarding the role of courts in the implementation of competition policy. It presents different institutional designs, the role of courts, courts specialisation and their benefits as well as their relationship with other government bodies and stakeholders.

Market Examinations in Mexico: A manual by the OECD Secretariat

In the framework of an OECD project with the Mexican Ministry of Economy, this manual provides guidance on how to carry out an inquiry or examination into a particular market when there is a suspicion or indication that a market is not functioning well. It explains what market examinations are as well as their purposes, intended outcomes and substantive content.

Achieving competitive neutrality

Competitive neutrality means that state-owned and private businesses compete on a level playing field. This is essential for the effective use of resources within the economy and thus the achievement of growth and development. While the principle of competitive neutrality is gaining wide support around the world, obtaining it in practice is a much more difficult question.

State-Owned Enterprises as Global Competitors - A Challenge or an Opportunity?

Unleashing private sector productivity in the United States

In the United States, the most watched indicator of productivity (nonfarm business productivity growth) decelerated about ¾ percentage point from 2009 to 2014 relative to the preceding 5-year period.

Enhancing Economic Flexibility: What Is in It for Workers?

This study investigates how making product or labour market regulation more flexible changes workers’ risks of moving out of employment and jobless people’s chances of becoming employed.

Enhancing Economic Flexibility: What Is in It for Workers?

Reforms that boost growth by enhancing economic flexibility often meet strong opposition related to concerns that they may imply adverse consequences for categories of workers. This study investigates how making product or labour market regulation more flexible changes workers’ risks of moving out of employment and jobless people’s chances of becoming employed.