National Competition Authorities

National Competition Authorities (NCAs) are government agencies responsible for enforcing laws that promote fair competition within a country. They investigate and prevent anti-competitive practices like monopolies, cartels, and abuse of dominant market positions. NCAs aim to ensure consumers benefit from competitive prices, choices, and innovation. They also review mergers and acquisitions to prevent market domination. While their work supports a healthy economy, they operate independently from other government branches to maintain impartiality and uphold market integrity.