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The strong control ability of causation network of collusion behavior is self-discipline consciousness, difficulty of investigation, and transparency of rights operation. (2) Based on the analysis of the group case data, eight causation chains are most likely to form collusion in actual cases, among which the causation chain of collusion behavior that occurs frequently is \u201cdifficulty of investigation\u27f6self-discipline consciousness\u27f6interest chain\u201d. 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