The aim of the workshop is to consider theoretical and empirical advances in the economics of competition. Previous workshops included a mix of applied microeconomics and industrial organization research, but theoretical work is also welcome. The aim of the workshop is to afford researchers the opportunity to build networks with local and international colleagues. International participants including the keynote speaker Prof Luke Froeb (Vanderbilt University) as well as Prof Katja Seim (University of Pennsylvania Wharton School) and Prof Caroline Buts (Vrije Universiteit Brussel).