Competition and public procurement

The market economy is based on competition between undertakings. Competition strengthens the ability of Swedish industry to maintain its position on international markets. It also stimulates better use of aggregate resources. Increased competitive pressure benefits consumers by keeping prices down as well as providing a greater and more varied range of goods and services.

Competition shall take place on equal conditions. It should be possible for new undertakings to enter the market. There must also be rules to prevent undertakings from anti-competitive co-operation and abuse of a dominant market position.