This paper was prepared as a background note for a discussion held in December 2014 on the Use of Markers in Leniency Programmes. It focuses on markers which are particular feature of some leniency programmes that records the date and time of an application to establish the applicant’s...

This paper discusses the circumstances in which competition authorities can review potentially anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions that have been consummated, i.e. the merging parties have integrated the businesses and started operation as a single entity vis-à-vis customers, suppliers...

This paper was prepared as a background note for a discussion held at the 2014 OECD Global Forum on Competition on competition issues in the distribution of pharmaceuticals. It explores the regulatory framework within which the distribution of prescription pharmaceuticals takes place.

This paper was prepared for a discussion on Tenders and Auctions held at the OECD in December 2014 which aimed to explore useful ideas and guidance to competition authorities on how governments can design auctions and tenders appropriately.

The OECD Competition Committee debated Definition of Transaction for the Purpose of Merger Control Review in June 2013. This document includes an executive summary of that debate and the documents from the meeting: an analytical note by the OECD staff and written submissions: Australia,...

This paper discusses criteria used when setting fines and how these criteria relate to the ultimate goals of deterring and punishing competition law offences. It was prepared as background material for the session "Criteria for Setting Fines for Competition Law Infringements" held at the 2013...

The OECD Global Forum on Competition debated Competition and Poverty Reduction in February 2013. This document includes an executive summary of that debate and the documents of the meeting: a background note by the Secretariat, written submissions by Benin, Brazil, Congo , Croatia, Czech...