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Inflation Beyond Monetary Policy: The Impact of Competition Policy

BY | September 29, 2025

The economic literature on the relationship between market competition and price levels is both extensive and conclusive, generally finding that more competition leads to lower overall prices. However, studies exploring...

The economic literature on the relationship between market competition and price levels is both extensive and conclusive, generally finding that more competition leads to lower overall prices. However, studies exploring the connection between market competition and inflation are less prevalent, with findings focusing

more on the long-term effects of market structures in inflationary dynamics rather than in short-term fluctuations. Since 2022, most economies have experienced persistent inflationa

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