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On the economics of labels: how their introduction affects the functioning of markets and the welfare of all participants

Bonroy, Olivier; Constantatos, Christos - Département Sciences Sociales, Agriculture et … - 2015

Are labels good or bad for consumers and firms? The answer may seem straightforward since labels improve information, yet economic theory reveals situations where their introduction reduces the welfare of at least some market participants. This essay reviews the theoretical literature on labels...

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Boosting Growth Through Greater Competition in Denmark

Jorgensen, Martin - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2005

in various sectors of the Danish economy. It looks at a number of indicators of the strength of competition — including … competition legislation framework. The paper then focuses on the large public sector, which has been slow to open up to … competition, partly because of regulatory restrictions but also because some local governments are too small to handle tenders and …

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Russia's Gas Sector: The Endless Wait for Reform?

Ahrend, Rudiger; Tompson, William - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2004

The gas industry is perhaps Russia’s least reformed major sector. Prices are regulated, exports are monopolised and the domestic market is dominated by a state-controlled, vertically integrated monopolist, OAO Gazprom. Gazprom combines commercial and regulatory functions, and maintains tight...

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Product Market Competition and Economic Performance in Sweden

Roseveare, Deborah; Jorgensen, Martin; Goranson, Lennart - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2004

Vigorous product market competition plays a central role in bolstering productivity growth. Sweden has strengthened … competition legislation and deregulated a number of sectors, including electricity, telecommunications and parts of transport …, over the past 10 to 15 years. This paper examines the current state of product market competition and proposes further …

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Chile: Boosting Productivity Growth by Strengthening Competition, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Schwellnus, Cyrille - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2010

strengthen competition, entrepreneurship and innovation would go a long way toward enhancing it. Recent competition policy …

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Strengthening Competition in Poland

Égert, Balázs; Goujard, Antoine - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

sector regulators in network industries and the powers of the Competition Authority can still be enhanced, as the reform …

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Moving Towards a More Dynamic Business Sector in Spain

Pandiella, Alberto González - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

procedures, internationalisation needs to be fostered, and competition strengthened. In addition, the negative impact of the … be relieved. This would be facilitated by more efficient insolvency procedures and further development of non-bank …

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The Internet Economy - Regulatory Challenges and Practices

Koske, Isabell; Bitetti, Rosamaria; Wanner, Isabelle; … - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

The Internet has become an integral part of the everyday life of households, firms and governments. Its proper functioning over the long run is therefore crucial for economic growth and people’s wellbeing more generally. The success of the Internet depends on its openness and the confidence of...

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Trade Specialisation and Policies to Foster Competition and Innovation in Denmark

McGowan, Muge Adalet - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2014

. Fostering competition by removing regulatory barriers and improving public procurement would help. In addition, innovation …

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