-Joint dominance/Tacit collusion: “Even in the absence ofstructural links between operators, market structure canbe conducive to co-ordinated outcome”. Likely if:
-Mature product: yes
-Homogeneous product; yes
-Stagnant growth on demand side: yes
-Similar cost structure of operators: yes
-Low elasticity of demand: yes
-High entry barriers: yes
-Lack of potential market entry: yes
-Likely collective interest stronger than likely gains of individualcompetitive behaviour: yes