Political Economy Factors Affecting Efficient Functioning of Markets

Drawing on case studies from a variety of sectors and countries, this issue of Commonwealth Trade Hot Topics examines how political economy factors can affect the efficient functioning of markets even in the presence of liberalised trade regimes, and the role of competition policy in dealing with such a problem.   The Trade Hot Topics series provides concise and informative analyses of various trade and trade-related issues which are prepared both by Commonwealth Secretariat and international experts.   For further information on the work of the Commonwealth Secretariat on International Trade please click here