Competition Policy and Gender

Abstract

This paper calls attention to the opportunity for competition authorities to contribute to the fight for gender equality. We also argue that adopting a gender lens can be helpful in achieving the efficiency-based objectives of competition authorities. We conclude by providing a menu of options regarding how competition authorities may integrate a gender perspective into competition policy practice.

Keywords: Competition Policy, Antitrust, Efficiency, Equality, Gender, Inclusive

JEL Classification: L40, J16, J71, D63