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Theories of Harm for Digital Mergers

In June 2023 the OECD will hold a roundtable to discuss the theories of harm currently used in the analysis of digital mergers and the potential need for new ones, that could better allow competition authorities to meet the standard of proof when assessing anticompetitive mergers. The roundtable will benefit from the intervention of invited experts and a background Note from the Secretariat. This page contains all related materials.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Competition Welfare Standards

Welfare standards in competition policy have been the subject of much debate. In June 2023, the OECD will hold a roundtable discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the consumer welfare standard compared to alternative standards.

Competition in the Circular Economy

In June 2023 the OECD will hold a roundtable on competition in the circular economy to discuss whether the goals of competition law and conceptual foundations of the circular economy are consistent. The discussion will also look at advocacy and enforcement activities to support the transition to a circular economy and whether any adjustment to the methodologies for the assessment of competition harm and effects is required.

Algorithmic competition

In June 2023 the OECD will hold a roundtable on algorithmic competition to look at the role of algorithms on competition and what harms they may pose, with regards to both coordinated conduct and unilateral conduct. It will then consider how competition authorities can investigate these potential harms and whether existing competition law and/or digital regulation are sufficient to address them.

The Relationship between Competition and Innovation

In June 2023 the OECD will hold a discussion on the relationship between competition and innovation to hear from experts on their interaction, the key drivers for innovation, how they interact with competition and the role of competition policy in generating incentives to innovate or spreading innovation across industries.

Assessing and Communicating the Benefits of Competition Interventions

In June 2023, the OECD will hold a roundtable on the assessment and communication of benefits of competition interventions. The toundtable will cover what competition authorities do to assess, qualitatively or quantitatively, the impact of their interventions, and their communication strategies.

Workshop on Applying Behavioural Insights to Consumer and Competition Policy

14 April 2023 - This workshop will explore how businesses may use behavioural insights to exploit consumer biases and manipulate consumer decision-making, and the possible consumer and competition policy responses addressing such practices in a holistic manner.

Policy Toolkit for Strengthening FDI and SME Linkages

OECD Code of Liberalisation of Capital Movements

This publication presents the full text of the OECD Code of Liberalisation of Capital Movements under which adhering countries have accepted legally binding obligations.

Enhancing the insurance sector’s contribution to climate adaptation