Cartels Diagnosed

'Interesting case studies analysed by well-known experts provide insights into how collusion is formed and sustained; rich in detail and highly enjoyable; will be very useful for scholars and practitioners.' Massimo Motta, Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Barcelona School of Economics 'Many lament - not without reason - that antitrust agencies have been asleep at the wheel when it comes to merger review and abuses of dominant position (especially in the US). The same is not true, however, of anti-cartel policy. The ten case studies included in this volume provide an excellent testimony to the significant progress in this dimension of competition policy … Harrington and Schinkel have done the world a great service.' Luís Cabral, Paganelli–Bull Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business 'A collection of fascinating case studies of cartels, many in Europe but in several other countries as well. All have been written by economists with detailed knowledge, lending great authenticity to their accounts. Each chapter provides unique insights into the diverse ways that cartels arise and behave, while collectively the chapters remind us that cartels are alive and doing all too well. This book is must-reading for students of cartels and policymakers alike.' John Kwoka, Neal F. Finnegan Distinguished Professor of Economics, Northeastern University 'A superb collection by leading scholars in the field. It sheds light on the diversity of cartel practices as well as on recurrent features; it moreover covers under-researched issues such as the formation of cartels or the return to collusion after episodes of price wars. An excellent source of knowledge for teachers, students and practitioners.' Patrick Rey, Professor of Economics, Toulouse School of Economics