Antitrust Law: Prohibition and Exceptions
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Der Vortrag „Antitrust Law: Prohibition and Exceptions“ von Lecturio Online Courses ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Antitrust Law – Instruction“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Cartels are often viewed critically because they restrict competition and can lead to higher prices for consumers. They control prices, limit production and block new competitors, which inhibits innovation and puts consumers at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, they can stabilize markets in volatile industries by reducing price fluctuations and avoiding overproduction, which can have positive environmental effects. Are all cartels illegal?
- No
- Yes
Which statements about vertical and horizontal agreements are correct? (Several answers are possible.)
- Vertical agreements concern companies within a production chain, for example suppliers and customers.
- Horizontal agreements concern companies at the same market level, for example two confectionery manufacturers that are direct competitors.
- Vertical agreements only affect companies with a dominant market position, which may not abuse this position.
- Horizontal agreements affect companies within a production chain, for example suppliers and buyers.
What constitutes an antitrust offence? (Several answers are possible.)
- If you enter into a price agreement with competitors.
- If you as a supplier agree with your purchasing dealers that they will not buy products from other suppliers.
- When you analyse competitor press releases and price indices to set your own prices.
- When you, as a market participant, exchange information with competitors on the general market situation and current developments.
When can authorisation be granted within the meaning of the Block Exemption Regulation? (Several answers are possible.)
- The agreement does not affect any material aspects, such as the price.
- There are no restrictions on sales to end consumers.
- Prices are jointly designed to ensure the economic success of the agreement.
- The agreements concern territorial restrictions.
You are talking to the competition. What information can you disclose? (Several answers are possible.)
- Own opinions and experiences that are not confidential, sensitive or strategically important.
- General economic data, statistics and industry overviews.
- Price increases, discount programmes and payment terms.
- You can meet with competitors and discuss prices as long as no agreements are made.
What can you do to counteract cartel agreements? (Several answers are possible.)
- You remain vigilant and watch out for possible signs of cartel agreements within your company or in the industry in which you operate. You also scrutinise your own actions.
- If you suspect a cartel agreement, contact your superiors and make the suspicion transparent.
- To counteract cartel agreements, you can exchange discreet signals with competitors in order to agree on certain business practices.
- You can make agreements with your competitors to restrict production in order to keep prices stable
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