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Horizontal Agreement

Description of Horizontal Agreement. Explanation.

 

Definition Horizontal Agreement. Description.

 

A Horizontal Agreement is an agreement between competing firms in the same industry, which may result in reduced competition. Subjects of such agreements may include:

  • Common pricing policies.

  • Common production quotas.

  • Information sharing.

In many countries, anti-competitive behavior and unfair business practices are regulated by antitrust laws.

 

Compare with: Cartel  |  Horizontal Merger  |  Horizontal Integration  |  Oligopoly  |  Vertical Agreement  |  Competitive Environment  |  Competitive Position

 

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End of description Horizontal Agreement. An explanation.

 

 

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