Our latest batch of Insights is now available for download from the publications section of our website. Firstly, in The CMA should not cap energy retail prices we argue that the CMA should not pursue two of its remedy proposals, namely Ofgem, the economic regulator for energy, providing an independent price comparison website and the creation of a transitional ‘safeguard regulated tariff’ for disengaged customers.
Secondly, in How to encourage private investment in R&D we investigate the relationship between public and private investment in R&D. Finally, in Price frames effect on consumer decision making we set out how assessing the prevalence of potentially misleading offers and their impact on consumer decision making can be important in relation to fast moving consumer goods using transaction data.