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The social discount rate (SDR) is a crucial component of the UK government’s approach to project and policy appraisal. Government guidance has stipulated the same SDR (3.5%) since 2003. In…
At the time of writing this note, the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected a number of EU Member States. In addition to the severe impact…
With the latest set of price control determinations for GB electricity distribution companies, NATS (en route services), England and Wales water companies, and (separately) Scottish Water due before the end of 2014, the current UK regulatory cycle is drawing to a close. What trends have emerged from the latest round… Read More
Oxera’s latest report explains how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) could prohibit several common business practices, found offline as well as online, that generate value for consumers and have positive effects on society. In December 2020, the European Commission tabled proposals for the DMA, which will… Read More
