Essays about: "cartel theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words cartel theory.

1. 1. Prefigurative politics as applied to the climate crisis : A game theoretical assessment

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Nathan Carlshamre; [2023]
   Keywords : Prefigurative politics; game theory; prefiguration; climate activism; activism; environmental activism; tragedy of the commons; anarchism; left-libertarianism; political theory; Montgomery bus boycott; constructive program; ecotage; non-violence; violence; cartel theory; salience;

   Abstract : In this paper, I make use of the game-theoretical concepts of cartel theory and coordination theory via salience and Schelling points in order to assess the viability of prefigurative politics when used by group actors to address the particular case of the climate crisis. I show that prefigurative politics as a strategy faces significant systematic disadvantages when used by social movements attempting to address climate change as compared to when it is used by social movements focused on other causes. READ MORE

3. 2. Finnish Governmentality Investigated : Comparison of the Labor Market Policies in Two Government Programs

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Pia Vähämaa; [2021]
   Keywords : Governmentality; Neoliberalization; Power; Unemployment; Welfare; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This comparative document analysis looks at the governmentality of the Finnish labor market policies (LMP’s). This study compares Sipilä’s and Marin’s government programs to see if there are differences. The focus is on depicting neoliberalization and power relations in the policies while investigating the framing of unemployment. READ MORE

4. 3. Antitrust Damages Actions in the EU; A Real Possibility or Wishful Thinking?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Ásta Sóllilja Sollilja Sigurbjörnsdotti; [2010]
   Keywords : European Business Law; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : According to traditional economic theory an environment with free competition is seen as the only environment where optimal allocation of resources and thus a maximizing of consumer welfare and economic growth can be achieved. Successful enforcement of Competition law is considered vital for the achievement of its objectives. READ MORE

5. 4. Information Bargaining in Leniency Programs

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Jakob Jeanrond; [2007]
   Keywords : Information Bargaining; Leniency Program; Cartels; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This essay presents a set of reforms for the Swedish competition authority’s leniency program. The leniency program is viewed as a tool for information bargaining in environments where information is unequally distributed. Within this context two different settings are explored. In the first information is complete but imperfectly distributed. READ MORE

6. 5. + 32 2 299 45 85, Leniency and Game Theory

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Charlotta Croner; [2007]
   Keywords : Konkurrensrätt; EG-rätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : A powerful cartel forces customers to pay significantly more for products and eliminates competition since its participants do not need to improve their productivity or the quality of their products. Cartels have historically exercised great influence over the international economy. READ MORE