Antitrust Chronicle® – Bid Rigging

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Bid rigging is an illegal practice whereby businesses collude in a tender process, thwarting the competitive process. This Chronicle delves into the details of this subject. The set of articles below underlines the importance of robust antitrust laws and diligent enforcement, as they are vital tools for preserving market efficiency and ensuring robust competition.

As Alberto Heimler makes clear, bid rigging arrangements are much more stable than normal cartels. Indeed, in normal ca