Política da Concorrência
Objectives
The objective of this course is to apply microeconomic concepts and tools to the issues of Competition Policy. Besides the theoretical analysis of the questions involved, attention will be devoted to policy issues, and to the approaches followed in the EU and Portugal. Some knowledge of market interaction/ game theory is helpful.
General characterization
Code
2128
Credits
3.5
Responsible teacher
Pedro Pita Barros
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
n/a
Bibliography
Massimo Motta, 2004, Competition Policy, Theory and Practice, Cambridge University Press.
Teaching method
Students should read proposed documents prior to the class in order to participate actively in the class discussion. The course will have a mix of ex-cathedra sessions, class discussions and take-home problem-solving questions.
Evaluation method
Final exam (F) 40% (a minimum grade of 8 in the exam is required)
Assignments (A) 25% each, 3 assignments will have to be delivered.
The worst 15% of your grade will be discarded.
The final grade , G, is obtained, before adjustment for participation in class, as G=0,4 F + 0,25 A1 + 0,25 A2 + 0,25 A3 0,15 min {A1, A2, A3}.
Subject matter
Competition Policy: legal aspects. Market Power and
welfare
Definition of relevant markets. Market Dominance. (TFEU
articles)
Horizontal mergers. (EC and national merger guidelines)
Collusion. Leniency. (EC Damages Directive)
Vertical restraints
Predatory strategies