91413 - EUROPEAN ANTITRUST LAW

Course contents

At the beginning of the course a detailed Syllabus will be circulated. The general content of the course is the following: -

1. Antitrust: law and economics, behavioral economics. -

2: Horizontal restraints: cartels, algorithmic collusion and proof of the infringement -

3. Vertical restraints: free riding issues, exemption form the general prohibition , on-line commerce

4. Abuse of dominant position: market power, exploitative abuses and exclusionary abuses -

5. The digital market Act (DMA): abuses of the digital platforms

6. Enforcing antitrust: fines, damages, procedure and protection of right of defense.

7. Related issues: antitrust and privacy

The program may be modified to take into consideration different or new issues

 

Readings/Bibliography

Students attending the classes may prepare the exam making reference to the materials that will be circulated and to their notes. Considering the characteristics of the course, attendance is highly recommended.
Students not attending the classes may prepare the exam on R. WHISH, D. BAILEY, Competition Law, Oxford, 2024, 101h Ed, Chapters 1 - 8, 13-18.

Teaching methods

Professor will present the different issues with reference to the relevant legal and economic analysis. For each issue the related case-law will be circulated and students are requested to read it previously and to discussed it in class.

Assessment methods

In the first assessment session (normally before Christmas), the examination is written (multiple-choice questions).

Since this written examination will be based on the main subjects of the lessons, it is recommended only for the students that have regularly attended the course.  

In the other sessions (January - February 2026 and May-July 2026) the exam is oral for all students.

Teaching tools

Student attending the class will be required to actively participate in the analysis of the case law of the EU courts.

Office hours

See the website of Pietro Manzini