On 6 October, a judgment from the Court of Appeal concluded that Frogn municipality in Norway had granted aid to a municipally owned gym (Bølgen) in a way that could distort competition. Thus, the aid is contrary to EU/EEA state aid regulations. Oslo Economics assisted Arntzen de Besche with economic analyses related to the aid granted by the municipality.
Competition, market and regulation
OE competition experts publish research in JEEA
Our colleagues and competition experts, Charlotte Evensen and Simen Ulsaker, have had an article accepted in the prestigious Journal of European Economic Association. The article is about the competition between grocery stores and general merchandise stores, asking: How is a grocery store affected when a general merchandise store establishes itself in the area?
Oslo Economics’ experts continuously recommended by Who’s Who Legal
Oslo Economics is proud to be continuously recommended by Who’s Who Legal with a strong team of economists also in the 2023 Competition ranking. We thank our clients and partners for the trust they express in our expertise in all competition, antitrust and regulation related matters.
Oslo Economics is strengthening the expertise in competition and market analyses with a new hire
Oslo Economics has extensive experience in competition and market analysis. Now, we are further strengthening our expertise with the appointment of Simen A. Ulsaker, Ph.D.
The broadband demand in Norway in 2030
Oslo Economics has, on behalf of the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom), analyzed the broadband needs of Norwegian end-users in 2030, as well as the technologies that can meet those needs.
Supreme Court allows merger between digital platforms for sales of used cars
Last week, the Supreme Court arrived at the decision to allow the merger between digital platforms for sales of used cars. Key in the decision was the question of market definition, i.e., whether the two platforms compete in the same relevant market.
Oslo Economics expands internationally
Oslo Economics continues its strong growth by entering the German and EU market with a presence in Berlin.
Decision to block Schibsted/Nettbil merger overturned
For the first time in Norway, a decision to block a merger has been taken to court. The court overturned […]
Oslo Economics supported Foodora in relation to NCA dominance investigation
The Norwegian Competition Authority have investigated Foodora, suspecting an abuse of dominance.
Only a few tenders and little competition for municipal occupational pensions
Oslo Economics has produced in-depth reports on the municipal pensions market for public employer organization KS in 2019, as well […]
