Competition
Market study methodologies for competition authorities
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There is no single set of methodologies applied in every market study, as these will vary according to the study’s objective and the sector(s) being studied. Further, there are differences among jurisdictions in terms of the approaches, information gathering powers and intended outcome for market studies. However, there are opportunities for authorities to share their experiences and contribute to the body of knowledge on this subject. In June 2017 the OECD held a roundtable to identify common techniques and good practices in selecting and applying market study methodologies, including information gathering methods, econometric modelling, financial analysis and qualitative assessments. The discussion built on a previous roundtable on the subject held in November 2008 and the OECD Secretariat’s 2015 survey on market studies. All related presentations and papers can be found on this page. » Access the full list of Competition Policy Roundtables. |
Many competition authorities have indicated that market studies are an essential tool for accomplishing a variety of objectives, including preparing for enforcement action in a market, identifying competition problems due to regulation, or addressing consumer complaints in a transparent and thorough manner.|
KEY DOCUMENTS Executive summary with key findings • Points clefs de la discussion |
JUNE 2017 SESSION DOCUMENTATION
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» Access the full list of Competition Policy Roundtables
» Link to the OECD Competition Home Page
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