power in global markets. First, competition has declined around the world, measured as a moderate increase in average firm …

a high level of competition. What a country produces and how much it competes domestically and internationally are …

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 …-based growth. However, new technologies and trends in market concentration are stifling future innovation while contributing to the …

strategy. Firms have used their market power to drive up prices and limit competition. Important state-owned monopolies provide …

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 …

We examine trends in bank competition since the early 2000s. The Lerner index-arguably the most commonly used measure … frequently used indicators of banking sector competition seem much more muted. We show that the significant drop in policy rates …

Healthcare in the United States is the most expensive in the world, with real per capita spending growth averaging 4 … more competition in healthcare markets and reducing barriers to entry can help contain healthcare costs …