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Module 3: Collusive Practices (the economics of art. 81) (12 a.h.1)
Outline of Course Contents
Prof. Joseph E. HARRINGTON, Jr.

 
The functioning of a cartel

·         Central issues to be covered

·         Monitoring a collusive agreement

·         Enforcing a collusive agreement

·         Coordinating on a collusive outcome

·         Avoiding detection

·         Distinguishing traits of collusion

·         Organization of lectures

·         Basic theory of collusion

·         Structural factors conducive to collusion

·         Collusion with imperfect monitoring

·         Collusive pricing dynamics associated with avoiding detection

·         Cartel formation and collapse

The design and impact of competition policy

·         Central issues to be covered

·         Detecting cartels

·         Prosecuting cartels

·         Penalizing cartels

·         Organization of lectures

·         Empirical methods for detecting cartels

·         Deterrence and penalties (government fines and customer damages)

·         Leniency and whistleblower programs

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8




1a.h. = academic hour (50 minutes).


    

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