Publications in: Competition & Antitrust
The Theory and Practice of Setting the X-factor in Postal Pricing
| Published: | 2009 |
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This London Economics Working Paper reviews the theory and practice of setting the X-factor in postal price regulation.
The Effectiveness of Competition Policy and the Price-Cost Margin: New Econometric Evidence
| Published: | December, 2008 |
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This paper presents new econometric evidence suggesting that effective competition policy serves to curtail the exercise of market power – countries in which competition policy is judged to be more effective are characterised by lower market price-cost margins, controlling for other factors believed to influence the price-cost margin.
Economic Impacts of Large Scale Infrastructure Investments – Review of International Evidence
| Published: | November, 2008 |
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This study reviews the international literature on the economic impacts of large scale investments in both physical and intellectual infrastructure. Evidence across a range of sectors is examined, including transport, ICT, education and renewable energy.
Evaluation of the CAP Policy on Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI)
| Published: | November, 2008 |
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The study is based on two elements. A descriptive part provides a detailed analysis of the development of the Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) schemes over the course of the evaluation period, including the regulatory framework and the implementation mechanism underpinning the schemes. The second part of the project focuses […]
The Effectiveness of Competition Policy and the Price-Cost Margin: New Econometric Evidence
| Published: | October, 2008 |
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McCloughan, P., Lyons, S. and Holmes-Batt, W.
An Evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme
| Published: | September, 2008 |
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The key objectives of the evaluation were to 1) clarify the economic rationale for government support for trade fairs, and use this to determine the appropriate intervention model for TAP; 2) assess how and whether TAP meets its programme targets, for different groups (i.e. sponsors and participants) and in different markets; 3) separately determine the […]
Impact Evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP)
| Published: | September, 2008 |
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London Economics was commissioned in August 2007 to undertake an impact evaluation of the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP). The evaluation research involved a firm survey, a stakeholder consultation and a detailed quantitative and econometric analysis of programme impact and additionality. These research strands were then used to formulate a benefit-cost analysis, identify an economic rationale […]
Impact Assessment for Proposed Changes to UK Copyright Law
| Published: | June, 2008 |
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London Economics was commissioned by the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) to provide an impact assessment of four different options for the revision of the current conditions for exemption from payment of music licensing fees for the public performance of musical work. The impact assessment sought to understand, and where possible quantify, the likely costs […]
Analysis of the Regulatory Environment Facing the Owners of London Heathrow
| Published: | June, 2008 |
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London Economics recently completed an analysis of the regulatory environment facing the owners of London Heathrow on behalf of London First. The report was launched by the Secretary of State for Transport – Ruth Kelly – on the 25th June 2008.
Estimation of the Net Cost of Fulfilling Universal Service Obligations in the Telecoms Sector
| Published: | May, 2008 |
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This LE Economic Brief describes London Economics’ estimation of the net cost of the Universal Service Obligation in Ireland.