Module Code - Title:
LA6032
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GLOBAL COMPETITION LAW
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to examine competition law and policy, and its origins in US anti-trust law. The module will also examine the powers of the EU and the role of the EU Member State courts and Competition Authorities in implementing EU competition law. Students will undertake a study of competition systems and enforcement in the EU and in other selected jurisdictions. The interoperability between different regimes will also be examined. In addition the importance of the application of economic analysis to competition law will be explored.
Syllabus:
An introduction to the economics, policy and theory of competition law
Development of American and European Union competition laws and regulatory framework
An examination of the regulation of agreements restricting competition in different jurisdictions, such as the European Union and the USA
An examination of the regulation of entities in a dominant position in different jurisdictions, such as the European Union and US provisions
Issues relating to Intellectual Property Rights and the balancing of these with Competition laws
The application of competition principles to the public sector in European Union Member States and other jurisdictions, including issues such as state aid
An introduction to Competition laws of the BRICs countries
The enforcement of competition law provisions and the institutions involved
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Describe the essential features and development of Competition law in the USA, Europe and other selected jurisdictions
Identify the unique aspects of the competition laws of different jurisdictions, such as Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, USA and Canada
Compare and contrast the differences in laws and policies in these jurisdictions
Compare the political, social and economic factors which influenced the direction and evolution of competition laws and policies
Relate those differences in part to the common and civil law systems which prevail
Determine other causes of those differences
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On completion of this module a student will:
Understand how legal provisions impact on business behaviour
Appreciate how competition law provisions can impact on the operation of the marketplace and ultimately on consumer protection
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is taught through a series of weekly seminars. Student will be assigned some reading material, and will be expected to conduct independent research, prior to each seminar, where they will be required to discuss the relevant issues.
The University of Limerick Graduate Attributes will be developed by:
Broadening students' knowledge and proactivity through encouraging independent and directed research
Emphasising student's responsibility to organise their time in an efficient manner and to work to specific deadlines
Enhancing students' creativity in how they approach independent research.
Promoting collaborative research by the students and requiring students to articulate their research findings in a group setting.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Elhauge, Einer; Geradin, Damien (2011)
Global Competition Law and Economics, second edition
, Hart Publishers
Ezrachi (2014)
EU Competition Law, fourth edition
, Hart Publishing
Noonan Chris (2007)
Emerging Principles of International Competition Law
, Oxford University Press
Heinemann, A; Kellerhals, A; Za¿ch, Rr (2010)
The Development of Competition Law: Global Perspectives
, Edward Elgar
Fox, E.M.; Crane, D (2010)
Global Issues in Antitrust and Competition Law
, West Publishing
Other Relevant Texts:
Whish, Richard; Bailey, David (2012)
Competition Law, seventh edition
, Oxford Univesity Press
Le¿ve¿que, F; Shelanski, H (2007)
Antitrust and Regulation in the EU and US: legal and economic perspectives
, Edward Elgar
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
MLICLATFA - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
MLICLATPA - INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAW
MLLAGETFA - (GENERAL)
MLLAGETPA - (GENERAL) P/T
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Sinead.Eaton@ul.ie