Abstract
Cartel ringleaders can apply for amnesty in some jurisdictions (e.g., the EU), whereas in others they are excluded (e.g., the US). This note shows that ringleader exclusion loosens the incentive constraint of regular cartel members and tightens or loosens the incentive constraint of ringleaders. The latter may occur when the first firm that applies for leniency receives a sufficiently high discount.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1100-1103 |
Journal | Applied Economics Letters |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2013 |