The document discusses several types of cartels, including private cartels, public cartels, and drug cartels. It provides details on the history and operations of drug cartels, noting they were first established in Mexico in the 1980s and now affect countries worldwide. The economic impacts of drug cartels are also summarized, such as providing employment, generating cash flows, and spurring investments in real estate, cattle, and luxury goods. Several other cartels are briefly outlined, including the cement cartel in India, the De Beers diamond cartel, and the lysine cartel of the 1990s that increased prices by 70%.