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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When Competitors own (parts of) each other
A merger, where a company acquires control of a competitor, can impede effective competition and, for example, result in higher prices and poorer product offering. Big mergers are there-fore subject to merger control.
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Swedish experiences with more freedom in the practice sector
Sweden implemented a health care reform which creates the opportunity for more effective competition in the practice sector. With the reform, health care providers received the right to freedom of establishment, and ownership restrictions have been removed, allowing anyone to own a health centre.
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Development of an efficient consumer complaints system
In 2015, Denmark implemented a new system for handling consumer complaints. Unlike before, the system focuses on mediation, with both companies and consumers involved in finding a solution to their dispute.
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