Cartelistic

/kɑrˌtɛˈlɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a cartel or the practices and behaviors of cartels.

Etymology

From 'cartelist' + the suffix '-ic' meaning relating to or having the qualities of.

Kelly Says

Cartelistic behavior is so common in certain industries that economists study it as a predictable pattern—when prices mysteriously rise together across competing companies, it's often a sign of cartelistic coordination.

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