This paper provides a first empirical assessment of selected key indicators of the degree of competition in Austria in … terms of industry concentration, firm-level markups and business dynamics. The analysis is based on firm-level data from … productive firms. However, average markups have increased in various sectors, especially in non-tradable services, indicating a …

This paper investigates the evolution of aggregate productivity and markups among French manufacturing firms between … markups are estimated based on a gross output translog production function using popular estimation methods. I find an … aggregate productivity growth of about 34% over the whole period while aggregate markups are found to remain relatively stable …

monthly regulatory information in a consistent manner for seven Latin American countries. Second, we estimate lending markups … and deposits markdowns in each country over time. Third, with the estimated markups and markdowns in the different … explore whether there are differences in markups on lending rates and markdowns on deposit rates between international and …

reconcile these findings by linking part of the increase in domestic concentration to import competition. Although concentration … increase. We find that higher import competition caused a decline in the market shares of the top twenty U.S. firms. …

Competition law is generally focused on competition in a market. Yet, as recent economic studies have clearly indicated …, one of the main sources of competition concerns of jurisdictions around the world is the impact of high levels of … through holdings in many markets. High levels of aggregate concentration can significantly impact competition and welfare. On …

and competition from the fringe. We argue that when dominance is derived from first-mover advantages and innovation … feedback loops, rather than high and non-transitory barriers to entry, competition policy and regulation should avoid … from anti-competitive foreclosing abuses rather than from competition on the merits …

own, focusing on regulatory tools that foster competition and innovation. We identify three main regulatory tasks that are …

and high firm markups. This paper reviews the existing literature and discusses what can be learnt from new administrative … firm-level panel data. I present new evidence on South African markups, industrial concentration, and the firm …-size distribution, for sectors across the South African economy. I find that conclusions on whether markups are 'high' or 'low' are …