The Law and Economics of Competition Policy
About This Course
This course aims to convey to its participants the following learning outcomes:
1. To provide participants with a strong normative framework to evaluate a variety of competition law regimes;
2. To encourage participants to engage and appreciate interdisciplinary perspectives which inform the development of competition laws;
3. To encourage participants to engage critically with key debates on the role of competition law in regulating markets;
4. To provide participants with some relevant background for cross-border work involving competition law in the European Union and United States, which serve as the foundational models for numerous competition regimes worldwide; and
5. To provide participants with a strong foundation for commencing academic work in competition law and economics.
What You'll Learn
Competition law maintains a close relationship with the field of economics. Expert witnesses are frequently invited to offer economic insights in litigation, and economists often play a pivotal role in shaping both the enforcement and legal framework. This course is designed to provide an overview of the economic considerations which informs the competition laws of key jurisdictions around the world. Issues to be considered include the intellectual movements in competition law, the economics of collusion, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, common ownership, tying and exclusive dealing, loyalty rebates, predatory pricing, refusals to deal, vertical agreements, antitrust remedies, and digital platforms.
Entry Requirements
A good Bachelor's or Juris Doctor degree in Law