Horizontal Agreement

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What is a Horizontal Agreement? Meaning.

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.

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