Cartels: A Hidden Evil in the Marketplace
Episode Description
๐ Public Policy ๐ท๏ธ Research
Brief Summary
Wharton professor Joe Harrington discusses cartel duration, collusion, and the implications of antitrust policies, including the corporate leniency program.
Key points
- Understanding Collusion. Professor Harrington discusses the nature of collusion and its impact on markets.
- The Challenge of Cartels. Harrington explains the difficulties in measuring the true extent of cartels.
- Implications of Research. The research aims to evaluate the impact of antitrust policies on cartel duration.
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Episode highlights
- Understanding CollusionProfessor Harrington discusses the nature of collusion and its impact on markets.โCollusion is all about the unlawful coordination of behavior.โ0:17Apr 28, 2016
- The Challenge of CartelsHarrington explains the difficulties in measuring the true extent of cartels.โWe face a challenge common to criminal behavior: they want to hide themselves.โ1:36Apr 28, 2016
- Implications of ResearchThe research aims to evaluate the impact of antitrust policies on cartel duration.โAre they resulting in fewer cartels?โ7:09Apr 28, 2016
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