In this paper, we present a mixed oligopoly model where electric power generators compete
in supply functions in a liberalized market. A former monopolist, the state‐owned generator …

This paper examines the effect of antitrust enforcement on the stability of the quantity-setting
cartel at different levels of horizontal product differentiation. We derive an incentive …

We consider an infinitely lived duopoly with asymmetric costs and study the incentives of the
firms to collude or compete in supply functions under the possibility of technology licensing …

This paper considers the collusive stability of downstream competition in a vertical market
with network externalities and cost asymmetry. A dynamic collusion game is constructed …

In this paper, we study bargaining over collusion profits in a duopolistic industry with cost
asymmetry and demand uncertainty. We consider disagreement payoffs obtained from the …

Using the coefficient of cooperation, we analyse the effect of cost asymmetries on collusive
agreements when firms are able to coordinate on distinct output levels than the unrestricted …

Abstract HUAMANI, Quispe Williams Ubaldo, D. Sc. Universidade Federal de Viçosa, March
2022. Essays on cartels stability under antitrust policies. Adviser: Marcelo José Braga. Co …

In this paper we investigate the connection between cost asymmetries and the sustainability
of collusion within the context of a infinitely repeated Cournot duopoly. We assume that firms …

Can a monopoly persist by expanding its operation to a new market after strategically
bidding for an exclusive license under the threat of supply function competition with a …

ABSTRACT According to the Settlement Procedure, a reduction on cartel fines is granted to
firms admitting their participation in a cartel agreement. In this paper, we study the effect of …