by Mónika Mercz A good and effective policy is not only defined by the commonly used top-down approach. Rather, involvement of several stakeholders, a strong bureaucratic capacity, and safeguards against regulatory capture are all essential components of it. While we must…
Article 1 (5) of the DMA and Section 19a of the German Competition Act regarding Google’s Commitments
by Fatma Ceren Morbel A recent effort by the European Union, known as the Digital Markets Act, aims to ensure fair and contestable markets, which was passed in November 2022 and entered into force in May 2023. Article 114 TFEU provides…
The regime of outbound investment screening: the United States of America and the European Union
by Dávid Szász The majority of states have established regimes to screen inbound foreign investments decades ago mainly, but not solely for the purpose of national security. In contrast, only a fraction of the states have adopted mechanisms to control outbound investments,…
Pricing Algorithms and Competitive Concerns
by Fatma Ceren Morbel Recent technological advancements have enabled companies to collect and utilize data in order to improve their profitability. Globally, algorithmic pricing has become an integral part of market operations. Although pricing algorithms have several advantages, they are also…