Designing an Anti-Cartel Policy for the Cement Industry
Imagine you are an economic advisor to the government of a developing nation. The nation's cement market is controlled by three large firms that appear to be coordinating to keep prices artificially high, hindering national infrastructure projects. Propose a detailed, multi-pronged policy strategy designed specifically to dismantle this suspected cartel by reducing barriers to entry. For each policy measure you suggest, identify the specific entry barrier it addresses and explain the mechanism through which it would increase market competition.
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Designing an Anti-Cartel Policy for the Cement Industry