As more and more consumers around the world reap the benefits of curated online marketplaces (COMs) based in the United States, foreign competitors are asking their governments to act against COMs’ core business conduct. The European Union’s (EU’s) Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the first major step in this direction, imposing ex ante-style regulation to […]
Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence, Theory, and Antitrust Policy
El evento comenzará con una conferencia magistral impartida por William Kovacic, reconocido académico y experto en competencia económica de la Universidad George Washington, quien abordará las claves para el fortalecimiento institucional en materia antimonopolio. A continuación, se llevarán a cabo dos paneles de discusión que reunirán a especialistas de alto nivel, tanto nacionales como internacionales. […]
Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence, Theory, and Antitrust Policy
In light of the recent Ministry of Justice report exploring a potential Digital Markets Act (DMA)-like framework for Brazil, the regulatory landscape for digital platforms is at a critical juncture. […]
Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence, Theory, and Antitrust Policy
ABOUT THE EVENT This workshop aims to foster in-depth discussions on the maritime port sector in Ecuador and Latin America from a competition law perspective. By engaging key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, the event seeks to: • Analyze the current landscape of the port industry in Ecuador and the region. • Facilitate dialogue […]
Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence, Theory, and Antitrust Policy
Vertical Integration Revisited: Evidence, Theory, and Antitrust Policy
They say the year only starts after Carnaval in Brazil, but with respect to competition policy, the country has been bustling since way before that. New Commissioners have taken office, […]
