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Detecting Collusion

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Detection and deterrence of collusion are longstanding antitrust problems, made difficult because collusive arrangements are usually surreptitious. In this paper, I discuss factors that facilitate or inhibit collusive schemes, as well as circumstances where detection is possible. I describe how industrial organization economists diagnose collusion (both explicit and tacit) among firms. Copyright Springer 2005

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  • Robert Porter, 2005. "Detecting Collusion," Review of Industrial Organization, Springer;The Industrial Organization Society, vol. 26(2), pages 147-167, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revind:v:26:y:2005:i:2:p:147-167
    DOI: 10.1007/s11151-004-7294-7
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