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What is a Cartel?

What is a Cartel?

  • A cartel is a group of firms that collude in a given market to restrain competition, often making quota arrangements among themselves. 

How Do I  Remember It?

  • Think of a cartel as a team of businesses working together like a secret club. They make agreements to control prices and production, essentially restricting competition to benefit all members.

Real World Example

  • OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is an example of a cartel in the oil industry. Member countries collaborate to regulate oil production levels and influence global oil prices, showcasing how cartels can impact markets.

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