Universität Wien

030410 KU EU Competition Policy (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

During the winter term 2020/2021, the course will take place entirely online - i.e. virtual classes on Moodle.

The class on 13th October 2020 is cancelled. It will be replaced by a class on 10th November 2020, 12.30 - 15.45

  • Tuesday 13.10. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 20.10. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 03.11. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 01.12. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 15.12. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital
  • Tuesday 12.01. 12:30 - 15:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course provides a general introduction on EU competition policy (Europäische Wettbewerbspolitik). The course first starts with an overview of the goals and historical evolution of EU competition policy. Secondly, the course provides an overview of the key economics concepts and the main economics theories underpinning the enforcement of EU competition policy. Thirdly, the course discusses the system of public and private enforcement of EU competition policy. Finally, the course analyzes the relationship between EU competition and sector-specific regulation in network industries and with intellectual property

The course is suitable for students who are interested to deepen their knowledge on EU law competition law (Kartellrecht).

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation is based on a final oral exam: the exam will take place via a virtual class on Moodle. During the oral exam, students will be required to activate their camera and microphone.

Students who actively participate in the class by summarizing the facts and the content of one of the judgments assigned as reading material will receive a “+”. Every “+” will increase the final grade of 0.25 points, up to a maximum of 1 point.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are expected to attend every virtual class of the course. Students may skip up to 2 virtual classes without any further justification.

Students are required to be enrolled on U:Space, at least on the waiting list.

Examination topics

Reading list

The reading materials are based on the rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and legislation shared with the students via the Moodle platform.

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Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:11