390039 SE PhD-VGSE: Antitrust Economics (2018W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Fr 21.09.2018 13:14 to Mo 01.10.2018 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Mo 15.10.2018 23:59
Details
max. 24 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes
Location: Seminarroom 3rd floor, Doctoral Colleg
Thursday, October 11, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Friday, October 12, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Thursday, October 18, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Friday, October 19, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Thursday, November 1, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Friday, November 2, 09.00 - 13.00 h
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course will cover give a broad and yet detailed overview of theoretical research in the three core topics in antitrust economics: (i) collusion, (ii) horizontal mergers, and (iii) vertical integration and restraints. In doing so, the course will combine both methods as well as policy-relevant economic ideas. The aim of the course is to bring students to the frontiers of research in antitrust economics so as to allow them to engage in research in the field.
Assessment and permitted materials
The assessment will be based on class participation and a take-home final exam. For the take-home exam, there is no restriction on the permissible materials. However, group work is not permitted.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
50% is required for a positive grade. The assessment will be based on class participation and a take-home final exam.
Examination topics
The examination topics are the topics covered in the course, i.e., (i) collusion, (ii) horizontal mergers, and (iii) vertical integration and restraints.
Reading list
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Fr 21.09.2018 13:28