by bacenter | Apr 12, 2025 | AI Policy & Regulation, Data, Trade & National Security, Working Papers
The development of Artificial Intelligence and the growing use of algorithms to optimize prices have generated significant debate about their benefits and potential adverse effects on competition and consumers. Two key issues dominate this discussion: algorithmic...
by bacenter | Apr 11, 2025 | Data, Trade & National Security, Working Papers
An Evidence-Based Analysis and Comparative Assessment This paper critically analyzes Brazil’s recent proposals and ongoing initiatives for regulating digital platforms, specifically Bill 2768/2022, and the ideas put forth by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance....
by bacenter | Mar 25, 2025 | Blogs, Competition Law & Economics, Data, Trade & National Security
In Türkiye, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that exceed specific turnover thresholds must be notified to the Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) before implementation. Failure to do so—commonly referred to as “gun-jumping”—can result in administrative...
by bacenter | Mar 24, 2025 | Data, Trade & National Security, Working Papers
In this paper, we investigate the role of digital trade, especially exports of ICT services, in supporting economic development. Using a country-level panel dataset covering 150 countries for the period 2005 to 2020, we find that specialization on ICT service exports...
by bacenter | Feb 25, 2025 | Data, Trade & National Security, Intellectual Property Rights, Working Papers
In an extraordinary decision by the UK government, the head of the politically independent Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”), Marcus Bokkerink, was sacked in late January 2025. The business secretary Josh Reynolds linked the dismissal with “a plan for change”...
by bacenter | Feb 14, 2025 | Data, Trade & National Security, Working Papers
Australia’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrency and digital asset exchanges has been characterized by a series of parliamentary inquiries and conflicting consultations, culminating in legislative inaction and regulatory uncertainty. The lack of a clear...
