competition policy - aims, types of intervention and regulatory bodies

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what is competition policy

applying rules to make sure firms compete fairly and ensure the public interest is being protected

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who enacts competition policy

competition and markets authority (CMA)

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what are the aims of competition policy

prevent excessive pricing

promote competition

ensure quality, standards and choice

regulate natural monopolies/ensure effective privatisation of natural monopolies

promote technological innovation

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when will competition authorities intervene

antitrust and cartel agreements

investigate mergers

liberalise concentrated markets

monitor state aid control