kaartelua
Kaartelua is a Finnish term that translates to "cartel activity" or "collusion" in English. It refers to a situation where competing entities, typically businesses, secretly agree to fix prices, limit production, divide markets, or otherwise restrict competition. This type of behavior is generally illegal and harmful to consumers and the economy as it leads to higher prices, reduced choice, and stifled innovation.
In Finland, as in many other countries, kartelua is prohibited by competition law. The Finnish Competition Authority
Detection of kartelua can be challenging as these agreements are often made in secret. However, leniency programs