Competitive neutrality means that state owned and private businesses compete on a level playing field this is essential to use resources effectively within the economy and thus achieve growth and development therefore the principle of competitive neutrality is gaining wide support around the world but how to obtain it in practice is a much more difficult question. This publication catalogues national practices that illustrate implementation of aspects or elements of competitive neutrality and highlights examples of challenges that may be encountered. Maintaining a level playing field between public and private business competitive neutrality collectif ocde des milliers de livres avec la livraison chez vous en 1 jour ou en magasin avec 5 de reduction . Competitive neutrality maintaining a level playing field between public and private business c oecd 2012 9 executive summary competitive neutrality occurs where no entity operating in an economic market is subject to undue competitive advantages or disadvantages the rationale for pursuing competitive neutrality is both political and economic the main economic rationale is that it enhances allocative efficiency. The growing importance of state owned enterprises soe in the global marketplace has given rise to concerns about how to ensure competitive neutrality a level playing field where public and private entities compete the book aims to serve as a resource for governments that intend to ensure that public and private businesses compete on equal terms it provides a catalogue of relevant practices and experiences in oecd and other jurisdictions the publication is structured around