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Competition Law and Policy in the EU and the US

POL61303Specialization in Management6 ECTSEnglishsummer semesterDepartment Governance
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What it is about

You compare the competition/antitrust laws of the EU and the USA and analyze central questions of antitrust enforcement, abuse of a dominant position, and merger control. In the end you will be able to assess relevant legal sources, guidelines and case law and independently develop a research project on a competition topic.

What you will be able to do

  • Familiarity with EU and US rules on cartels and restrictive practices
  • Understanding of the legal situation regarding abuse of a dominant position in both legal orders
  • Knowledge of the legal framework of merger control in the EU and the USA
  • Analysis and critical assessment of enforcement decisions, guidelines and economic justifications
  • Preparation and presentation of an independent research work

What the module consists of

  • SeminarReading- and research-oriented seminar with discussions and writing project

Teaching method

  • Seminaristische Diskussionen und Kleingruppenarbeitpromote in-depth text comprehension and the ability to engage critically
  • Schriftliche Forschungsarbeit mit Zwischenpräsentationenables deeper independent research and feedback during the course
  • Online-Forum/mentimetercollecting and pre-selecting questions to structure the sessions
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