In 2016, economic analysis have played a pivotal role in a number of competition law cases in Sweden. In some instances, the Courts have concluded that the economic evidence presented by the Swedish Competition Authority (SCA) has been insufficient, in particular with regard to market definition. Several mergers have been withdrawn after SCA presented their economic analysis.

Learn more in the Handbook of Competition Economics’ chapter on Sweden, written by Karl Lundvall and Cecilia Gustafsson. 

The Handbook of Competition Economics is published by the Global Competition Review (GCR). Its expert-written specialist intelligence and research provides unique insights into, and analysis of, current and future competition economics trends.

For further information, please contact Karl Lundvall