Using firm-level data for a sample of European countries, we focus on the effects thatproduct-market regulations have on firm-level TFP growth. We proxy regulatory burdensusing the OECD indicators of sectoral non-manufacturing regulations. These allowaccounting for both the direct effects of...

Using firm-level data for a sample of European countries, we focus on the effects that product-market regulations have on firm-level TFP growth. We proxy regulatory burdens using the OECD indicators of sectoral non-manufacturing regulations. These allow accounting for both the direct effects of...

Using bank-level data from 38 countries, this paper examines how a range of stability-oriented regulatory policies for banking are related to competition outcomes. Based on policy indicators constructed at the OECD for eight areas of prudential banking regulation, the results do not support the...

In this paper, we review theory and evidence on the links between product market regulations that curb competitive pressures, the efficiency of resource allocation and productivity growth. We show that product market regulations differ across countries and industries and have evolved differently...

In this paper, we review theory and evidence on the links between product market regulations that curb competitive pressures, the efficiency of resource allocation and productivity growth. We show that product market regulations differ across countries and industries and have evolved differently...