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Christian Scholz's avatar

Great article with very specific examples illustrating what barriers to entry mean in daily life. Seems much clearer now what needs to be fixed.

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Luis Garicano's avatar

Thanks! that is my hope!!

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Martin Sustrik's avatar

I really wanted to know how those 45%/110% tariff equivalents emerge on the technical level and here you go! Nice article.

This is at the moment my preferred source of info on European matters, but I fear it may go dark once the grants run out. Have you considered adding an option to buy a paid subscription? I would definitely subscribe.

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Luis Arenzana's avatar

You may want to explore the market for financial services as well. National champions have captured regulation in detriment of every agent including issuers, investors, and growth.

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Daniel S's avatar

But who can stand up to the Queen Ursula? She doesn't even grant the Ombudsman an audience.

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