The Role of Czech Cement Factories in the Cisleithanian Cartels

Abstract

The thesis aims to understand the development of cement market in Cisleithanien and its cartelization. The subject of research is the organization of cement cartels and it s role as a structure which influences the functionality of the market and national economic policy (tarrifs, export and import restrictions and state s contracts).

The thesis focuses on the abilities of the cement cartels to control the market and affect customers.

Keywords

• Cartels
• Cement industry
• Building industry
• Economic policy
• Organizad capitalism