Anthony, Debra2014-07-212014-07-212008-04http://hdl.handle.net/10625/52851This case study was written by Debra Anthony, a writer in Mexico City. It is based on the ECLAC research report, Ventajas y limitaciones de la experiencia de Costa Rica en materia de políticas de competencia: un punto de referencia para la región centroamericana, by Pamela Sittenfeld.French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Du choix pour le consommateur à l'épicerie du coin : au Costa Rica, l'autorité de la concurrence inflige des amendes à Coca-ColaSpanish version available in IDRC Digital Library: Opciones para el consumidor en la tienda de la esquina : la autoridad de competencia de Costa Rica impone multa a Coca-ColaThe benefits of competition policy are not always clear to the average consumer. But people in Costa Rica noticed when a competition authority ruling forced Coca-Cola makers to change their practices. The highly visible case is helping to build political will to tighten the legislation.Text1 digital file (4 p. : ill.)Application/pdfenCOSTA RICACOMPETITION LAWLEGISLATIONCONSUMER PROTECTIONACCESS TO MARKETSRESTRICTIVE BUSINESS PRACTICESTRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONSCASE STUDIESCase Study