Microeconomics Unit research
An overview of the CMA's Microeconomics Unit's research into competition, innovation, and productivity
The Microeconomics Unit (part of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)) conducts economic research focusing on issues of competition, innovation and productivity to support growth in the UK economy.
The role of the unit is to provide expertise and ensure the CMA and wider government remain informed of emerging economic trends helping people, businesses and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour.
The unit can be contacted at [email protected]
Economic research strategy
This strategy sets out the CMA’s areas of interest and approach to economic research.
The State of UK Competition
Analysis examining how well competition is working across the UK economy.
Labour markets
Discussion papers
The discussion papers describe research in progress. They are published to encourage comment and further debate on issues of competition, innovation and productivity.
Updates to this page
Published 8 March 2023Last updated 3 October 2024 + show all updates
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New discussion paper published.
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First published.