Professor Ana Frazão participated in this week's International Seminar Regulation, Competition and Sustainable Development, carried out by University of Brasília (UnB), in partnership with Brazilian Institute of Competition, Consumption and International Trade Studies (IBRAC).
The event brought together authorities, academics and representatives of the productive sector to discuss the contemporary challenges of economic regulation and its role in fostering more efficient, inclusive and sustainable markets.
Smart regulation for a sustainable future
In her presentation, Ana Frazão addressed the role of evidence-based regulation as an instrument to promote economic efficiency without compromising social and environmental objectives.
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" Effective regulation is one that recognizes the particularities of markets, reduces barriers to innovation and creates incentives for economic agents to act responsibly and in line with the public interest."
The teacher also highlighted the importance of regulatory impact analysis and transparency as pillars for improving public policies in critical sectors, such as infrastructure, energy and technology.
Competition, innovation and public policies
In the panel on competition and innovation, the effects of economic concentration on digital markets and the limits of antitrust action in the face of data-based business models were discussed.
Ana Frazão defended a proportional and dynamic approach to competition policy, capable of following the rapid technological transformation and its impacts on consumer welfare.
Interdisciplinary dialogue and institutional cooperation
The seminar included thematic panels, round tables and research presentations that reinforced the need for cooperation between academia, state and private initiative to meet the challenges of sustainable development.
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"Events like this strengthen interdisciplinary dialogue and contribute to the construction of more just, effective and long-term-oriented regulatory solutions."
Participation reinforces Ana Frazão's commitment to the production of knowledge of excellence and the qualified debate on Law, Economy and Public Policies.
