Template-type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0 Author-Name: OECD Title: Corporate influence in competition policymaking Abstract: This paper focuses on the various dimensions of corporate influence in competition policy, outlining the benefits of legitimate corporate engagement, the risks when influence becomes undue and the challenges in distinguishing between the two. It outlines some key mechanisms through which influence can occur and potential responses that policymakers could employ to address the potential harms of undue influence while preserving the benefits of legitimate corporate engagement. Classification-JEL: L2; L4; D72 Keywords: Competition Policy, Corporate Influence, Lobbying Creation-Date: 2025-05-19 Number: 322 Handle: RePEc:oec:dafaac:322-EN