This study of the normative justification for the use of criminal sanctions as a means of cartel control goes beyond the historical and economic viewpoints by adding a normative evaluation of anti-cartel regimes and analysing cartel control in the USA, Europe and the UK. The analysis is unique in seeking to establish why, in a liberal society, criminal sanctions should apply to individuals who participate in this sort of activity. Although cartels have been rhetorically likened to theft and fraud, there are significant differences. Notwithstanding these differences, Cartels, Markets and Crime presents an argument for the criminalisation of economic collusion and, with this argument in mind, analyses the regimes of the USA, EU and UK and considers the possibility of global convergence.

A study of the normative justification for criminalising cartel activity which goes beyond historical accounts of the topic.

About the Author
Bruce Wardhaugh is a lecturer at the School of Law, Queen's University Belfast, where his research interests include competition law and WTO law.

Reviews
'Cartels, Markets and Crime advances a normative justification of the criminalisation of cartel conduct based on Rawls' Theory of Justice. It is an interesting addition to the literature, much of which is dominated by law and economics theories and contentions.' Brent Fisse, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books (clcjbooks.rutgers.edu)



Book Information
ISBN 9781107036307
Author Bruce Wardhaugh
Format Hardback
Page Count 376
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 680g
Dimensions(mm) 237mm * 157mm * 25mm