77909 - European Competition Law

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide students with an in-depth and critical knowledge of the European rules on competition. An approach 'law and economics' will be taken, but students do not need a specific economic background. In order to analyse the matter also under a practical perspective, an important part of the course will be devoted to the analysis of the relevant European case-law.

Course contents

At the beginning of the course a detailed Syllabus will be circulated. The general content of the course is the following: Week 1: antitrust and economic analysis of law - Week 2: cartels - Week 3: procedures and fines,  Week 4: fines and fundamental rights -  Week 5: action for damages - Week 6: vertical restraints - Week 7: dominant position,  Week 8: abuses of dominant position - Week 9: abuses of dominant position -  Week 10: Services of general interest  - Week 11: State aid - Week 12: International profiles.

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, 2012, 7th Ed, pp. 1-327 and 487-764.

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

The exam is oral. The final assessment will take into account of the participation in class discussions.

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