he Role of Betrayal and Information in the Operation of Illegal Markets: A Game Theory Analysis Applied to Organized Crime from the Perspective of Legal Realism
This doctoral thesis investigates the role of betrayal and information in the dynamics of illegal markets controlled by organized crime, using game theory as an analytical tool and legal realism as a theoretical framework. The study examines how monopolies are established and maintained in illegal markets, considering the influence of police corruption and plea bargaining in the implementation of Federal Law 12,850, dated August 2, 2013. The research aims to provide insights into the complexity of illicit markets, the role of betrayal and information exchange, and the impact of police corruption and plea bargaining.