Publications in: Competition & Antitrust
A European Single Point of Contact
| Published: | July, 2013 |
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This research study for the European Parliament discusses the features and value added of a European single point of contact. The large number of European level online services combined with an extensive range of services at national level generates complexity in identification of the most appropriate services, and in understanding their different competencies. Such complexity […]
Implications of the European Commission’s Proposal for a General Data Protection Regulation for Business
| Published: | May, 2013 |
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London Economics undertook a review of the costs and benefits of proposed European data protection policies for UK businesses. The study developed a framework for assessing costs and benefits of the proposed measures, reviewed existing evidence and used a survey of data protection professionals in the UK to quantify the expected impact of the proposals. […]
Energy Retail Markets Comparability Study
| Published: | May, 2013 |
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The report assesses the trends and position of the UK electricity and gas retail markets relative to comparable jurisdictions in terms of prices, competition and profitability. The study draws on several decades of publicly available data. The main comparator groups are the EU 15 and a selected OECD grouping based on comparability.
The Economic and Societal Benefits of Deriving from the Presence of Hyundai and Kia in Europe
| Published: | February, 2013 |
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The study highlights the contribution of Hyundai and Kia, two of the most successful car manufacturers operating in Europe, in a number of dimensions, namely: the contribution to employment and GDP; training and development of the labour force; the contribution to European R&D and innovation; the contribution to the development of the automotive supply chain […]
Estimating the Impact of Wind Generation on Balancing Costs in the GB Electricity Markets
| Published: | February, 2013 |
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Gregory P. Swinand and Moritz Godel, 4th Workshop on Energy and CO2 Markets, Valencia, Spain, February 13-14, 2013.
Secondary Analysis of 24 Waves of PIMS
| Published: | January, 2013 |
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London Economics performed a statistical and econometric analysis of data from 24 waves (6 years) of the UKTI Performance and Impact Monitoring Survey (PIMS). Probit models were fitted to explore the determinants of firm-level outcome measures including financial and qualitative benefits such as improved business performance and productivity. The analysis identified the quality of the […]
The Value of Personal Information – Evidence from Empirical Economic Studies
| Published: | November, 2012 |
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EC data protection policy is promoted with reference to economic benefits. However, the value of personal information in legitimate business models is rarely discussed. Various economic studies have tried to measure individuals’ valuation of different kinds of personal data. We review empirical papers from the last 10 years and find evidence that more disclosure is […]
Evaluation of the Impact and Cost Effectiveness of UKTI’s Regional Network Support
| Published: | October, 2012 |
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The study examined the impact and efficiency of the delivery of the services provided by UKTI’s regional network. The export support activities of UKTI’s regional teams are delivered by International Trade Advisers (ITAs) under contract, with different set ups being used across the nine English regions. The study explores the drivers of ITAs’ performance by […]
Consumer Research for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Digital Radio Switch Over: A Supplementary Report to DCMS
| Published: | July, 2012 |
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has published the report “Consumer research for Cost-Benefit Analysis of Digital Radio Switch over: A supplementary report to DCMS” by London Economics in association with YouGov. The study presents results of supplementary research undertaken in 2012 into consumers’ willingness to pay for digital radio, building on London Economics’ […]
Estimation of Consumers’ Priorities for Quality-of-service in Post: Recent Evidence from France
| Published: | June, 2012 |
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20th CPDE, Brighton, UK.