This paper examines the role of removing obstacles to competition in product markets in raising growth and productivity …

Does greater product market competition improve external competitiveness and growth? This paper examines this question … emerging market economies and developing countries, and finds that an improvement in domestic competition is associated with a … productivity growth. Price levels, including of essential items, are also generally lowered with an increase in competition …

policy could strengthen longer-term growth, particularly so where strong product market competition prevents firms from self … policy through the intangible investment channel, and its complementarity with pro-competition product market deregulation …

We provide an overview of the theories and empricial evidence on the complex relationship among innovation, competition …, and inclusive growth. Competition and innovation-led growth are critical to drive productivity gains and support broad … marked increase in inequality. Beyond consumer welfare in a narrow market, competition policy should adapt to this new …