Could trains overtake planes? Exploring the future of the passenger aviation industry

PA Consulting and Oxera have undertaken research to examine how passenger aviation might look in the future. Four possible scenarios have been developed which could change the face of the sector: Destination Anywhere World, Nouveau Jet-Set World, Sky-Party World, and Hop-On Hop-Off World. Each one explores how the industry might look in 2034. Find out more on the PA Consulting website or download the full report. Read More

Oxera appointed to conduct an evaluation of the UK’s broadband state aid measure

Oxera has been appointed by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) to conduct an independent evaluation of the UK’s broadband state aid measure.   The study will be one of the first ex post evaluations in the field of state aid, evaluating the National Broadband Scheme as implemented to date. Read More

Oxera Senior Consultant, Enno Eilts, outlines the importance of the interest component in damages claims

In a blog for Competition Bulletin, Enno compares how interest might be applied in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. He then goes on to discuss the relevant economic considerations when applying interest, which include determining the appropriate interest rate, and whether the interest rate should be applied as simple or compound interest.   Read More

Oxera contributes to state aid clearance of Ryanair’s arrangements at Charleroi, Hahn, Alghero and Västerås airports

The European Commission yesterday cleared Ryanair's arrangements at Charleroi Airport (Belgium), Hahn Airport (Germany), Alghero Airport (Italy) and Västerås Airport (Sweden) of any state aid. The European Commission's investigations covered the deals between Ryanair and these airports as far back as the late 1990s, with the investigation into Ryanair's arrangements at Charleroi Airport representing the first state aid investigation of any low-cost airline's operations. In the course of these investigations, Oxera has prepared several reports that have been submitted to the European Commission, which demonstrate that, based on sound economic and financial analysis, Ryanair's arrangements at these airports are in line with state aid rules. Read More

Oxera welcomes Amelia Fletcher and Volker Nocke to the Oxera Economics Council

The Oxera Economics Council, a group dedicated to stretching the boundaries of economic thinking, has today announced the appointment of two new members. Amelia Fletcher is Professor of Competition Policy at the ESRC Centre for Competition Policy and is a Non-Executive Director at the Financial Conduct Authority. Volker Nocke is Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim, holding the Chair in Microeconomics since September 2009.  Read More

Rail sector contributes billions to UK economy

The size and value of the rail industry to the UK economy are detailed for the first time in a report published today by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). Read More

Oxera helps National Grid achieve settlement in five-year gas-insulated switchgear litigation case

Dr Helen Jenkins and Robin Noble, both partners at economics consultancy Oxera, played key roles as experts in a five-year litigation case which settled this month. Read More

Oxera appoints Anthony Julius to Chair its Governing Board as it converts to LLP status

Independent economics consultancy continues to invest in its growth strategy Leading European economics consultancy, Oxera, has today announced that it has appointed legal heavyweight and respected academic and author Anthony Julius to Chair its Governing Board, as it completes its conversion to an LLP structure. Read More

Oxera opens new Berlin office with keynote speech from Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt

Oxera celebrated the opening of its new office in Berlin with a discussion panel of experts to review economics in competition law and regulation. Follow the links below for: full details of the event a summary of the discussion the expert speaker profiles Read More

Oxera analysis confirms the Port of Dover’s contribution to UK and European economy

The results of a new economic impact survey conducted by Oxera for the Port of Dover suggest that the Port of Dover is a national asset—and crucial to the performance of the Kent economy. The head of Oxera’s Transport team Andrew Meaney, said: “Following a robust economic analysis, it is plain to see the Port of Dover is a vital cog in the UK economy and European logistics chain. It already adds significant value and, given the right powers, can add so much more.  Without it, the UK would be less competitive and the cost to industry would be substantial.” The full release is available on the Port of Dover’s website. Read More