One of the reasons sometimes given in support of international competition rules is the need to curb export cartels. Export cartels, however, are not necessarily competition or welfare reducing. They are just as likely to enhance competition and welfare. The evidence reveals that opinions are...

Introduction and overview -- Private import barriers -- Export cartels -- Private international cartels -- International monopolistic conduct and international mergers -- Applying domestic competition laws extraterritorially -- International cooperation in competition law and policy -- The GATT...