NCJ Number
122648
Journal
Criminology Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Dated: (August 1989) Pages: 559-587
Date Published
1989
Length
28 pages
Annotation
This paper presents a documentary study of the origin and investigation of all criminal prosecutions of collusive trade agreements filed by the Antitrust Division, U. S. Department of Justice from 1946 through 1970.
Abstract
The methodology reconstructs these cases from previously classified investigative files. Observations derived from these cases include the sources of organizational intelligence, investigative methods, and encounters among anti-trust victims, offenders, and officials. Complainants and informants outside the agency are responsible for originating most cases. Most of the evidence comes from actual offenders, who usually receive immunity or leniency in exchange for their cooperation. The paper concludes that public exposure of trade conspiracies serves as a deterrent despite weak penalties. 11 notes, 2 tables, 59 references. (Author abstract modified)