The case of paper and corrugated board manufacturers

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyse the different anti-competitive practices that took place during the period between 2008 and 2014 in the case of paper and corrugated cardboard manufacturers, and to find out how these practices affected the market and society itself. To do so, I will analyse the market in order to have a context of the situation of the companies involved in the case. I will then review the theoretical and legal framework for this type of cases in order to determine which were the anti-competitive practices carried out by the companies. I will then set out the regulations applied to these anti-competitive practices and the economic sanctions established for the different companies and the resolution of the case by the CNMC. Finally, I will provide a conclusion taking into account all the data studied and the problems that exist in this case, as well as a more subjective reflection on the case and the tools that exist to be able to locate cases of this type and eradicate them.