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Which Competition Policy Should be Adopted to Support Growth in France and Europe?

Rédigé par : Jean-Baptiste Auger, Eloïse Villani

Competition, often associated with consumer protection, is a vehicle for business growth and innovation since it drives balanced trade relations and the selection of efficient firms. Yet, too much competition can curb investment capacities, if not the incentive to innovate. In line with the Draghi Report, the EU is upgrading its merger controls in a move that could facilitate mergers that generate... Lire la suite

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The Swiss High-Price Island

Rédigé par : Martin Albouy, Gilles Bordes

Switzerland is roughly 60% more expensive than its neighbouring countries. Consumer prices – particularly for services – are more affected by this than investment prices. This high-price island reveals a two-sided economy: very productive exporting sectors with high wages, and a domestic sector forced to bring itself up to the level of the former, raising prices in the long term. This model contin... Lire la suite

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The Artificial Intelligence Value Chain: What Economic Stakes and Role for France?

Rédigé par : Solal Chardon-Boucaud, Arthur Dozias, Charlotte Gallezot

The structure of the artificial intelligence value chain is a determinant of the innovation landscape. Tech giants play a major role in this landscape given their presence across the value chain. Although new entrants are challenging this status quo, it raises questions about economic efficiency, fair competition and sovereignty. France has major competitive advantages in this race, including data... Lire la suite

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The EU Single Market, a Driver for Economic and Trade Integration

Rédigé par : Samuel Adjutor, Antoine Bena, Simon Ganem

The single market is the world’s largest developed market, in which Member States enjoy close economic relations. The market has helped to promote innovation and ramp up productivity and GDP, as well as bring convergence within the European Union. The single market has not led to increased relative specialisation of EU Member States. In the period from 1984 to 2019, their goods’ export structures... Lire la suite

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Competition in the French Electronic Communications Market

Rédigé par : Arthur Dozias

Having been traditionally operated by monopolies, telecom networks were gradually and successfully opened to competition as from the 1990s. In 2022, there are four major fixed and mobile operators competing fiercely with each other on the consumer market in France. This situation means that prices are amongst the lowest in Europe with huge investments being made. Competition is not as strong on th... Lire la suite