Fair Play (FY 2018/19)

Driving Competition. Empowering Consumers (FY2022/23)

Are FRAND commitments applicable outside the SEPs domain – An Economic Perspective

This research paper shows that the circumstances that give rise to the economic justification for the use of FRAND commitments in SEP cases are not unique, but instead are also present in some non-SEP cases such as those involving vertical effects in mergers and acquisitions, or abuse of dominance conduct such as refusal to supply.

Data: Engine for Growth – Implications for Competition Law, Personal Data Protection, and Intellectual Property Rights

Data is increasingly being recognised as an asset to businesses and an engine for economic growth with great potential to drive innovation and contribute to the transformation of industries in Singapore.

International Standards: Catalyst or Barrier for Innovative Entrepreneurship in Singapore?

This research, under the CCCS inaugural Research Grant 2018, considers whether and how international standards, specifically those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), can function as a catalyst or barrier to innovative entrepreneurship in Singapore.

Discussion Paper on Data Portability: Personal Data Protection Commission In collaboration with Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

This Discussion Paper sets out some of the benefits and issues which might arise in competition and data protection law with data portability. It explains how data portability supports business innovation and drives competition while empowering consumers with greater control over their data. It also provides a framework for data originators, data recipients and consumers to understand and discuss data portability.

Quantitative Closeness of Rivalry Assessment - Price Co-Movement and Diversion Ratios

This paper explores two price-based quantitative tools; (i) the price co-movement analysis and (ii) the diversion ration analysis, which can be used to assess the extent of the closeness of rivalry between firms in price competition.

Archive: Past Occasional Papers/Research Papers

In The Act (Issue 1)

Auction Design to Mitigate Competition Concerns and Enhance Efficiency and Revenue

This article focuses on the situation in which a seller runs the auction and buyers bid for single or multiple items being sold, and discusses proposals to mitigate competition concerns. In addition, similar proposals may be applicable when governments or businesses make purchases through procurement tenders/quotations.