Detecting collusion

Robert H. Porter*

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)147-167
Number of pages21
JournalReview of Industrial Organization
Volume26
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2005

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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