Kaznena politika i pokajnički program u pravu konkurencije Republike Srbije: pravna i ekonomska analiza

The aim of this paper is to analyze the penal policy and the implementation of the leniency program within the competition law of the Republic of Serbia, focusing on their effectiveness in combating cartels. The research applies normative-analytical and comparative methods, with special attention to the practice of the Commission for Protection of Competition. Particular emphasis is placed on the economic effects of sanctions and incentives for cooperation among market participants. The paper highlights the limitations of the current implementation of the leniency program, as well as the need to strengthen institutional capacities and establish clearer criteria for assessing cooperation. The main conclusion is that a combination of repressive measures and incentive mechanisms can yield better results in preventing serious violations of competition, but only if applied consistently and transparently.