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Caudill, Steven B.; Mixon, Franklin G., Jr. – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Asserts that members of cartels have tremendous incentives to cheat on production limits to maximize profits. Describes a classroom activity in which grading an examination using a "curve" permits students to establish "cartels." Provides instructions on how the activity is used in the classroom. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cheating, Class Activities, Economics, Economics Education