The use of traditional industry-level profitability indicators for assessing the state of competition is problematic for two reasons. First, short-term variation reflects business cycles more than it does the impact of competition policy. Second, rough industry-level indicators hide different...

The use of traditional industry-level profitability indicators for assessing the state of competition is problematic for two reasons. First, short-term variation reflects business cycles more than it does the impact of competition policy. Second, rough industry-level indicators hide different...

Toimiva kilpailu on talous- ja tuottavuuskasvun perusedellytys. Markkinoiden toimivuudesta huolehtiminen on myös suomalaisen elinkeinopolitiikan prioriteeteissa nostettu korkealle. Tästä huolimatta kilpailusta ja sen voimakkuudesta tiedetään todellisuudessa vähän. Tässä selvityksessä...

In this report we present the definition for a digital platform. We also define what kinds for characteristics and features are associated with platforms and the platform economy. This report provides background information for policy-makers on digital platforms. It also serves as an...