Konkurranseovervåking

Konkurranseovervåking, sometimes translated as competition monitoring, refers to the process by which government agencies and other bodies track and analyze market activities to ensure fair competition and prevent anti-competitive practices. This involves observing mergers and acquisitions, cartels, abuse of dominant market positions, and other actions that could distort competition and harm consumers or other businesses.

In many countries, specialized competition authorities are tasked with this responsibility. Their work includes investigating potential violations of competition law, conducting market studies, and imposing sanctions or remedies when necessary. This monitoring can also involve examining state aid to businesses to ensure it does not provide an unfair advantage. The ultimate goal is to maintain a level playing field where businesses can compete on merit, leading to innovation, lower prices, and greater choice for consumers.

The scope of konkurranseovervåking can extend to various sectors of the economy, from telecommunications and energy to retail and digital markets. It often requires sophisticated analytical tools and expertise to understand complex market dynamics and identify subtle forms of anti-competitive behavior. International cooperation between competition authorities is also increasingly important in addressing cross-border competition issues.