Regulatory barriers for economic competition

The paper is designed to discuss regulatory barriers to economic competitio n and the results of the empirical survey done in four transitional economi es, Regulatory barriers to competition represent measures by state administ ration bodies (federal governments, municipalities) that i) prevent or hamp er effective competition, and ii) ultimately lead to a decreased welfare. S urvey respondents considered unequal conditions in privatization and a lack of rules. The basic measures that mitigate the negative consequences of re gulatory barriers fall into two categories: those that have to do with the integration and completion of economic transformation, and those involved i n the creation of proper institutional framework.