Competition Crossroads: Decoding 30 Years of Enforcement

June 27, 2025 00:32:52
Competition Crossroads: Decoding 30 Years of Enforcement
Economic Research Southern Africa
Competition Crossroads: Decoding 30 Years of Enforcement

Jun 27 2025 | 00:32:52

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Show Notes

Since our democracy in 1994, South Africa’s competition policy has received positive international attention. The Competition Act of 1998 was ahead of its time, recognizing that credible competition law and effective structures are necessary for an efficient functioning economy. 30 years later, how has South Africa’s competition policy evolved? In this podcast, ERSA’s host sits down with Prof Willem Boshoff, who is a  Professor of Economics and Co-Director of the Center for Competition Law and Economics at Stellenbosch University to discuss his research on “Two competing approaches in South African competition policy: Merger control and anti-cartel enforcement over three decades”. […]

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