Emmanuel COMBE

Emmanuel COMBE is a Full Professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and holds a Professorship at SKEMA Business School. He previously served as Vice-Chairman (2012–2022) and Acting Chairman (2021–2022) of the French Competition Authority. His academic career includes roles at the University of Paris Est (2001–2005), University of Le Havre (1998–2001), and École Normale Supérieure (1987–1991). He earned a PhD in Economics (1994) and an Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (1995) from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

COMBE’s research focuses on competition policy, air transport economics, behavioral economics, and regulatory frameworks. His work bridges theoretical economic analysis with practical policy applications, particularly in cartel dynamics, managerial behavior, and antitrust compliance. Notable outputs include Précis d'économie (PUF), Competition Policy: An Empirical and Economic Approach, and peer-reviewed articles on airline industry hybridization and cartel sanctions.

His academic contributions span 30+ years, with active roles in policy-making and academic leadership, including presidency of the Société d'Economie Politique (2021–2023) and jury member for the Banque de France economics prize. His research emphasizes globalization’s impact on competition policy and the interplay between public interest and market regulations.