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Optimal Enforcement Policies Under the Threat of Collusion and Extortion

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Ajit Mishra

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We consider a model of enforcement where the Principal relies on the Supervisor for information on the Agents. We argue that optimal policies must consider both collusion and extortion possibilities. Both collusion and extortion can be prevented by mechanisms resembling appeals process. However, if appeals involve a net cost for the agents, then optimal enforcement policy may involve over-enforcement or under-enforcement.

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Paper provided by University of Dundee, Economic Studies in its series Discussion Papers with number 184.

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Date of creation: Nov 2005
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Keywords: Banking; Financial Stability; Bank Fragility; Options; Estonia;

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