Regulation and Industry Sectors

The competition and regulation programme of the Competition Committee works to improve economic regulations and the structures of regulated industries to support the beneficial effects of competition. The introduction of competition can increase consumer choice and enhance efficiency, making sectors more productive and allowing consumers to increase their standard of living.

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Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia

20-Nov-2009

In 2009, Colombia celebrates 50 years of competition law. The Peer Review of Competition Law and Policy in Colombia , jointly published by OECD and the IDB, assesses the development and application of Colombia’s law over the last few years and the expected outcomes of its reform earlier this year. The report also provides recommendations for further reforms. This report is available in Spanish .

9th Global Forum on Competition

from 18-Feb-2010 to 19-Feb-2010

Taking place in Paris, the 9th OECD Global Forum on Competition will focus on competition, state aids and subsidies, as well as on collusion and corruption in public procurement. Participants will also discuss a peer review of competition law and policy in Brazil.

Competition Assessment Toolkit

20-Nov-2009

To eliminate barriers to competition, governments can use the approach developed in the OECD’s Competition Assessment Toolkit. The Toolkit is a method for 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, Volume 9/No.3

02-Mar-2009

This Issue includes: Cartels - Sanctions against individuals; Prosecuting cartels without direct evidence of agreement; Korea - Updated report on competition law and institutions

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

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