groups affected by such conspiracies is largely unresolved. This article narrows the research gap with respect to suppliers … to a downstream price cartel. First, we show that such suppliers incur losses driven by a direct quantity, a price and a … cost effect. We then analyze whether suppliers are entitled to claim these losses as damages in the two leading competition …

groups affected by such conspiracies is largely unresolved. This article narrows the research gap with respect to suppliers … to a downstream price cartel. First, we show that such suppliers incur losses driven by a direct quantity, a price and a … cost effect. We then analyze whether suppliers are entitled to claim these losses as damages in the two leading competition …

We explore the determinants and effects of trust relationships between upstream suppliers and downstream producers … reflected in the buyer's choice of a more competitive procurement strategy among potential suppliers. …

probably the most important one: suppliers to a downstream sellers' cartel. The paper shows graphically and analytically that … cartel suppliers are negatively affected by the conspiracy depending on three effects: a direct quantity, a price and a cost … effect. The article then examines whether suppliers are entitled to claim ensuing losses as damages in the US and the EU …