#LCF25 – Videos and photos are now available!

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Consumer Behaviour and Competition Dynamics in Online Payments

We are pleased to share our latest Lear Competition Note, “Consumer Behaviour and Competition Dynamics in Online Payments,” based on the Market Study on Competition in Online Payments prepared for the European Commission by Lear (lead partner), Capgemini, and Verian.

In this analysis, Tommaso Carbonara (Junior Consultant at Lear) and Elena Salomone (Senior Consultant at Lear) delve into the key insights of the study on how consumer preferences and behavioural biases contribute to shaping competition in the sector, drawing on findings of a large-scale survey (over 11,500 respondents across 14 EEA countries) and a behavioural experiment conducted by Verian. The note discusses: Read more

Lear is looking for a Data Scientist

Lear is looking for a talented Data Scientist to join our team and support the delivery of applied economic analysis. The role envisages: i) a key role in designing data analysis workflows; ii) the delivery of on-the-job training and instructor-led training; iii) hands-on data work.

This is a permanent, full-time position, based in Rome, with a flexible work-from-home policy.

Download the full job description for more details.

For more information on our vacancies, click here. 

Market study on competition in online payments

We are pleased to announce that our “Market Study on Competition in Online Payments” has been published by the European Commission. The study was caried out by a consortium comprising Lear, Capgemini and Verian, and led by Lear.

This study analyses the intensity of competition in the online payment sector in the EEA, with a focus on 14 countries.

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Market study on the supply and repair of household appliance in Singapore

Lear has led a Consortium comprising Verian and Euromonitor, to carry out a market study on the supply and repair of household appliances, commissioned by the National Environmental Agency and the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore. The market study allowed the Consortium to reconstruct the value chains for the supply and repair of large and small household appliances, to discover the relevant factors considered by consumers when choosing whether to repair or replace their appliances, and to identify the key inputs required for repair.
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Lear at the College of Europe Career Day

Lear is excited to participate in the College of Europe Career Day in Bruges on March 12, 2025.

This event is a great opportunity for students to explore career paths in economic consulting, antitrust, and regulation. We will be present throughout the day to meet students, answer questions, and share insights into career opportunities at Lear.

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Lear recognized by GCR as one of the Top 20 Competition Economics Firms

We are proud to announce that Global Competition Review has once again recognised Lear as one of the top 20 competition economics consultancies worldwide in the GCR💯 ranking! Read more

Lear Competition Festival 2025 – Registration is open!

This edition will be truly special as we celebrate 20 years of the Lear Conference! Get ready for new partners, cutting-edge topics, distinguished international speakers, and unique opportunities for the international antitrust community.

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Workshop – Relazioni Pericolose: Acquisizioni e innovazione nel settore farmaceutico – Slides e Video

Si è recentemente concluso il workshop “Relazioni Pericolose: Acquisizioni e Innovazione nel Settore Farmaceutico”, un evento che ha acceso il dibattito sulle killer acquisitions, ovvero quelle operazioni di acquisizione strategica che possono frenare l’innovazione nel settore farmaceutico.

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Killing Me Softly: Pharma Acquisitions and Competitive Harm

We are pleased to share our latest Lear Competition Note, “Killing Me Softly: Pharma Acquisitions and Competitive Harm,” based on the report we prepared for the European Commission on the phenomenon of killer acquisitions in the pharmaceutical sector.

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