Danish Competition And Consumer Authority
Publication - Competitive Markets and Consumer Welfare
On a regular basis, we will publish articles on competition and consumer issues. Among other things, the articles present analyses and professional views in a short and accessible format.
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Consumers and Companies Benefit From Transparent Green Marketing
This article outlines results from a study conducted to evaluate how well consumers understand different types of green claims, and how these claims affect willingness to pay. The study demonstrates that consumers are willing to pay more for “green” products but also, that this willingness is affected by trust and transparency in the market.
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Do Behaviorally Informed Pop-up Messages Curb Problematic Gambling Behavior?
Consumers increasingly gamble online and problematic gambling behavior is on the rise.
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The European Commission's New Vertical Block Exemption Regulation
On 1 June 2022, the European Commission’s new Block Exemption Regulation for vertical agreements and the related Guidelines on Vertical Restraints entered into force.
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Clear and intuitive disclosures benefit consumers on online marketsplaces
A new EU Directive increases the transparency of online marketplaces by requiring the clear disclosure of a range of important consumer information. The clarity, and thus effectiveness, of online disclosures can vary significantly depending on the presentation of the information, as demonstrated by the study in this article concerning paid rankings.
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Collusion detection in public procurement using computational methods
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) has developed and implemented computational methods to identify suspicious bidding in public procurement.
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Inactive consumers in subscription markets
An increasing number of products are sold through subscriptions. In this study we find a high degree of consumer inactivity in subscription markets.
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Economic analysis in Danish Merger Investigations
A merger investigation may use a wide variety of different economic methods. How does the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority decide upon the most appropriate approach?
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Consumers benefit from visually salient standardized commercial disclosures on social media
Social media have become an essential part of our everyday lives. More than 85 pct. of the Danish population from the age of 12 and up are active users of social media1. However, commercial vs. social content is difficult to discern on social media and many consumers, especially children, are unable to identify advertisements on these platforms.
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New Opportunties and Challenges for Consumers in Digital Markets
This analysis by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority highlights how digital markets are fundamentally different from traditional markets and how this difference affects consumer behaviour.
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Consumers benefit from simplified information disclosure
By law, advertisements for consumer credit must include standard information in the form of a financial disclosure. The purpose of the disclosure is to ensure that consumers understand the central financial characteristics of the loan before deciding whether to purchase it. Law also dictates that these financial disclosures must be clear, concise and placed prominently in the advertisements.
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