Research Catalog

Title

Boosting Competition in Ireland [electronic resource] / David Rae, Line Vogt and Michael Wise

Author

Rae, David.

Publication

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2006.

Details

Additional Authors

• Vogt, Line.
• Wise, Michael.

Description

25 p.; 21 x 29.7cm.

Summary

While Ireland's economic performance has been impressive, there are too many sectors where producers are shielded from competition, at the expense of consumers. The loss in efficiency from these policies will become more noticeable as Ireland's growth rate settles down towards more normal levels. International evidence suggests that enhancing competition is an important means for lowering prices and boosting productivity and innovation. This paper reviews the main areas for reform, including retail trade, pharmacies, professional services such as legal and medical services, and various network industries including electricity, telecommunications and inter-city buses. It also appraises the structure and enforcement of competition law.

Series Statement

OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.491

Uniform Title

OECD Economics Department Working Papers, no.491.

Subject

• Economics
• Ireland

LCCN

10.1787/741520025080

OCLC

oecd-lib-002641

Author

Rae, David.

Title

Boosting Competition in Ireland [electronic resource] / David Rae, Line Vogt and Michael Wise

Imprint

Paris : OECD Publishing, 2006.

Series

OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.491

OECD Economics Department Working Papers, 1815-1973 ; no.491.

Connect to:

http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/741520025080

Indexed Term

Economics

Ireland

Added Author

Vogt, Line.

Wise, Michael.

Other Standard Identifier

10.1787/741520025080 doi