This paper investigates the existence of asymmetric transmission from industrial costs to prices (IPA/FGV) in Brazil from 1996 to 2014. We construct cost indices based on intermediate consumption of industrial activities from the National Accounts (SCN/IBGE). The paper estimates symmetric and...

Antitrust remedies are a central part of the competition policy toolbox. Their actual use and design depends on interrelated factors such as the Antitrust Authority's analytical capabilities, institutional design and bargaining power. Economics can contribute to the design of remedies, using a...