The determinants of cartel success : an empirical approach
Vergara Ochoa, Irache
Papioti, Katerina Chara, dir. (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia i d'Història Econòmica)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Facultat d'Economia i Empresa

Date:	2022
Description:	34 pag.
Abstract:	The collusive agreements between firms have been on the focus of empirical research because of the effects they produce on the society. However, it is challenging to determine which factors contribute the success of these agreements. There still several disagreements among economists regarding what determines the cartel success. This difficulty is partially attributable to the dearth of accessible data and limited number of indicators reflecting cartel performance. This bachelor's thesis utilizes the Private International Cartels database to study what determines the success of cartels. To answer this question, we assess the influence of macroeconomic variables on cartel duration and overcharge. The analysis indicates that cartels are more likely to success in periods of lower economic growth. In addition, higher market concentration is associated with lower duration.
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Language:	Anglès
Studies:	Grau en Economia [2501573]
Study plan:	Pla d'Estudis en Economia [1408]
Document:	Treball final de grau
Subject:	Antitrust ; Cartel ; Collusion ; Competition ; Leniency program ; Overcharge ; Price-fixing

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