Cartelization in the Automotive Industry and Bid Rigging in Procurement Auctions

Focusing on the automotive industry within the EU, this master's thesis explores the prevalence of cartelization among automotive suppliers. It analyzes the specific factors that contribute to collusion among car part manufacturers, highlighting the industry's significance to the EU economy and the increasing instances of discovered cartels. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics that enable such anti-competitive behavior in this critical sector.