Boosting Competition in Ireland

David Rae ; Line Vogt ; Michael Wise

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

关键词: productivity;    residential construction;    regulatory reforms;    competition;   

DOI  :  https://doi.org/10.1787/741520025080

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: OECD iLibrary

【 摘 要 】

While Ireland’s economic performance has been impressive, there are too many sectors where producers are shielded from competition, at the expense of consumers. The loss in efficiency from these policies will become more noticeable as Ireland’s growth rate settles down towards more normal levels. International evidence suggests that enhancing competition is an important means for lowering prices and boosting productivity and innovation. This paper reviews the main areas for reform, including retail trade, pharmacies, professional services such as legal and medical services, and various network industries including electricity, telecommunications and inter-city buses. It also appraises the structure and enforcement of competition law.