In this paper we analyze cartel formation and self-reporting incentives when firms operate in several geographical …-reporting by cartel members …

experiment. Based on chat communication content and price setting behavior, this authority judges whether firms formed a cartel …

-depth legal & economic analysis of cartel law enforcement on both sides of the Atlantic …

Cooperation in Cartel Investigations. The Global Antitrust Institute's Competition Advocacy Program commends Procompetencia …

whistle-blower may apply for leniency. The results show that leniency does not affect the probability that a cartel forms, but … is effective in exposing cartels and thereby inhibiting cartel success. Higher fines are more effective, but allowing …

development of the innovative and modern leniency policy. Following the examination of the main conditions and reasons for cartel …

for the first firm(s) that self-report being part of a cartel and have become the main enforcement instrument used by … inducing firms to self-report or cooperate with a cartel investigation in exchange for a reduction in sanctions. Since they … convictions for the competition authority at the expense of reduced cartel deterrence and social welfare. Hence, it is vital for …

cartel investigations can obtain immunity from fines or a reduction of fines. Leniency plays a prominent role in EU cartel …

Competition authorities need a better understanding of the determinants of cartel self-reporting in order to increase … cartel members’ incentives to apply for the benefit from leniency programs and thus improve the effectiveness of anti-cartel … 1996 and 2020, we estimate which type of cartel member is most likely to be the first or subsequent leniency applicant. Our …