Detecting collusion

Robert H. Porter

doi:10.1007/s11151-004-7294-7

Detecting collusion

Robert H. Porter^*

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Economics

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	147-167
Number of pages	21
Journal	Review of Industrial Organization
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11151-004-7294-7
State	Published - Mar 2005

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Economics and Econometrics
Strategy and Management
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Management of Technology and Innovation

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