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Cartel Stability in Times of Low Interest Rates

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  • Lenhard, Severin, 2024. "Cartel Stability in Times of Low Interest Rates," VfS Annual Conference 2024 (Berlin): Upcoming Labor Market Challenges 302361, Verein für Socialpolitik / German Economic Association.
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    • D41 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Perfect Competition
    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • K21 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Antitrust Law
    • L40 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - General

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