Competition (economics)

Rep. Nancy Mace Wins Farm Group Endorsement in Republican Primary

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."

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  • American family farmers stand a fighting chance because of Nancy Mace."
  • Earlier this year Competitive Markets Action and the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) presented their Competitive Markets Leadership Award to Mace during their Farm Bill Summit and fly-in on Capitol Hill.
  • Mace is the lead sponsor of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act, H.R.
  • Mace also joined in signing a second letter against the EATS Act led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL earlier this year.

UN Global Compact meets at the EU Parliament to advance corporate sustainability

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Brussels, Belgium, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the European Parliament today, the United Nations Global Compact organized a conference bringing together Members of the European Parliament, representatives of the European Commission, leading companies of the UN Global Compact as well as the Executive Directors of the UN Global Compact Local Networks across Europe for a pivotal dialogue entitled "UN Global Compact: Catalyst for EU Corporate Sustainability and Competitiveness".

Key Points: 
  • Brussels, Belgium, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the European Parliament today, the United Nations Global Compact organized a conference bringing together Members of the European Parliament, representatives of the European Commission, leading companies of the UN Global Compact as well as the Executive Directors of the UN Global Compact Local Networks across Europe for a pivotal dialogue entitled "UN Global Compact: Catalyst for EU Corporate Sustainability and Competitiveness".
  • The UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, has more than 9,000 participants headquartered in the European Union (52 per cent of which are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)).
  • - Samira Rafaela, Member of the European Parliament
    “We believe the UN Global Compact with its programme-portfolio and strong footprint we have across the EU,  can play a significant role advancing the EU corporate sustainability agenda.
  • For businesses, it is important to go beyond compliance driving real impact and thereby also strengthening resilience and competitiveness.” - Ole Lund Hansen, Chief, Global Operations, UN Global Compact

Christine Lagarde: Unlocking the power of ideas

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Since 2022 rising housing costs have, on average, largely been offset by growth in household income, leading to stable housing cost to household income ratios.

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  • Since 2022 rising housing costs have, on average, largely been offset by growth in household income, leading to stable housing cost to household income ratios.
  • The housing cost burden has, however, increased slightly for both renter and mortgage households at the upper end of the income distribution.

Monetary asmmetries without (and with) price stickiness

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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    Rep. Jim McGovern Shines Light on Chinese Smithfield’s Attempt to Overturn State Laws Including Massachusetts' Question 3

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.

    Key Points: 
    • Both measures prohibit the sale of certain types of factory farmed pork products in these states.
    • “We applaud Rep. McGovern for shining light on Smithfield’s infiltration of American agriculture and the multinational conglomerate’s efforts to overturn state laws like Massachusetts’ Question 3,” said Marty Irby, president and CEO at Competitive Markets Action and board secretary at the Organization for Competitive Markets.
    • To date, 226 bipartisan Members of Congress, including McGovern, have vocalized their opposition to the nullification of Question 3 and Prop 12.
    • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.

    U.S House Hearing on Chinese Infiltration of American Agriculture Set for 11:30 AM Today

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.

    Key Points: 
    • The hearing, entitled “The Danger China Poses to American Agriculture,” is set to be held at 11:30 AM EST.
    • The groups call comes in the wake of countless lobbying firms delisting Chinese clients as lawmakers have weighed blacklisting firms lobbying for the Chinese.
    • 171 bipartisan Members of the House sent a letter to Thompson and Scott in August of 2023 and 31 U.S.
    • Senators sent a similar letter to Senate Agriculture Chairman Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, and Ranking Member John Boozman, R-AR, last August.

    U.S. Sen. Rand Paul Honored with Leadership Award by Competitive Markets Groups

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    Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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    BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.

    Key Points: 
    • BOWLING GREEN, KY, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Recently, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) and Competitive Markets Action (CMA), honored U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, with their Competitive Markets Leadership Award for 2023.
    • of Agriculture’s Commodity Checkoff Programs, for helping American family farmers localize meat processing, and his support of competitive markets in the United States.
    • PRIME is supported by the Competitive Markets Groups, FreedomWorks, and other conservative and farming organizations across America.
    • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

    Which lubricant brand is the strongest? The LubTop2023 Overall Evaluation List and Automobile Service Competitiveness Selection unveil the global honors.

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    Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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    SHANGHAI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, the much-anticipated "LubTop2023 China Lubricant Industry Annual Overall Evaluation List and Automobile Service Competitiveness Selection" (hereinafter referred to as the LubTop2023 Overall Evaluation List) was grandly unveiled and globally broadcast live from the Sheraton Shanghai Pudong Hotel.

    Key Points: 
    • SHANGHAI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, 2024, the much-anticipated "LubTop2023 China Lubricant Industry Annual Overall Evaluation List and Automobile Service Competitiveness Selection" (hereinafter referred to as the LubTop2023 Overall Evaluation List) was grandly unveiled and globally broadcast live from the Sheraton Shanghai Pudong Hotel.
    • The annual "LubTop Overall Evaluation List" and "ApexTire Tire Annual Excellence Awards," widely regarded as the "industry Oscars," attract global attention each year.
    • The "LubTop Overall Evaluation List" selection event is held annually and is now in its eleventh edition.
    • According to the organizing committee, the "LubTop2023 Overall Evaluation List" selection event adopts a brand core evaluation system based on five dimensions: innovation-driven, market win-win, user experience, industry leadership, and green development.

    Global BPaaS Industry Report 2023-2028: Increasing Opportunities with Focus on Multi-Process Business Workflow and Expanding Market Access and Inclusivity in BPaaS Solutions

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    Saturday, March 16, 2024
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    The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall BPaaS market and the subsegments.

    Key Points: 
    • The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall BPaaS market and the subsegments.
    • The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
    • The flexibility and scalability of BPaaS models allow businesses to adapt to changing market dynamics and scale their operations accordingly.
    • Surge in Industry-Specific BPaaS Solutions, Fostering Innovation and Customization
      Growth of BPaaS Adoption Among SMEs, Enhancing Accessibility and Competitiveness

    NRMP® Celebrates Match Day for the 2024 Main Residency Match®, Releases Results for Over 44,000 Applicants and Almost 6,400 Residency Programs

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    Friday, March 15, 2024
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    This year's Match included 44,853 applicants who certified a rank order list ("active applicants") and 41,503 certified positions in 6,395 residency training programs.

    Key Points: 
    • This year's Match included 44,853 applicants who certified a rank order list ("active applicants") and 41,503 certified positions in 6,395 residency training programs.
    • A total of 50,413 applicants registered in the 2024 Main Residency Match, an all-time high and increase of 2,257 or 4.7 percent over last year.
    • Increases afforded applicants access to 125 more programs and 1,128 positions which is 2.8 percent more than the 2023 Main Residency Match.
    • Detailed SOAP results will be available in the 2024 Main Residency Match Results and Data Book, which is published in the Spring.