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The ‘reactive’ model of antitrust enforcement: When private interests dictate enforcement actions – The Russian case

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  • Avdasheva, Svetlana
  • Kryuchkova, Polina

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In responding to complaints, law enforcement by a supervisory authority may replicate the advantages and disadvantages of both public and private enforcement. In Russian antitrust enforcement, there are strong incentives to open investigations with respect to almost every complaint. However, increased numbers of complaints and investigations mean fewer available resources per investigation and lower standards of proof. These increased numbers also distort the enforcement structure, increase the probability of wrongful convictions and acquittals, and decrease deterrence.

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  • Avdasheva, Svetlana & Kryuchkova, Polina, 2015. "The ‘reactive’ model of antitrust enforcement: When private interests dictate enforcement actions – The Russian case," International Review of Law and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 200-208.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:irlaec:v:43:y:2015:i:c:p:200-208
    DOI: 10.1016/j.irle.2014.04.003
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    Antitrust; Russia; Public enforcement; Complaints; Legal errors;
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    JEL classification:

    • K21 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Antitrust Law
    • K42 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior - - - Illegal Behavior and the Enforcement of Law

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