Train students on the law and economics of antitrust and regulation

After studying this course, the student should be able to: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the economic behavior of individual and collective agents. Apply different theories of market structures and perspectives in market analysis. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the origins, structure and functioning of legal systems. Compare different legal systems and their development. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of law on markets and business performance. Demonstrate a general knowledge of the main theories and types of economic regulation. Identify, explain and critically assess key regulatory issues relevant to market and business practice in different industries.

Law and economics of antitrust and regulation; property rights, liability rules, commons, anticommons and semicommons; elements of liberalization and market regulation; cost-benefit analysis and regulatory impact assessment.

Teaching materials will be available on the Learn platform (http://learn.luiss.it ) at the outset of the course

Frontal teaching, interactive discussion, case studies, seminars

Attending students: in-class group presentations (30%), intermediate evaluation test (30%), seminars participation (10%), and final written exam (30%). Non-attending students: individual home assignment (60%), seminars participation (10%), and final written exam (30%).

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