JUTECOMP – EC Competition Law
Course content
Note: This course will be given a new code from spring semester 2006, and you will find all relevant information JUR5310
The course examines the competition rules of the European Community, particularly the competition rules concerning undertakings in Articles 85-90 EC. Students need no former knowledge of European Community Law before taking this course, but it may require some additional reading. For those who are not familiar with the competition rules, these are the rules which attempt to regulate private firms' market conduct. The competition rules contain provisions concerning anti-competitive agreements, abuse of market power and mergers. Competition Law is often described as the rules of the market and the provisions, and the case Law illustrates the difficulties for the regulator trying to regulate the conduct of private companies. The rules are of great significance since any firm may be subject to heavy fines and/or liability for damages if infringing them. The maximum fine may be as high as 10% of a firm's annual turnover. The European Commission plays an active part in enforcing the competition rules, and a study of Competition Law is therefore also a study of EC Administrative Law. This area of Law also gives the student a good opportunity to study the interrelation between Law and economics, since these legal norms often are based on economic theory. Students are expected to take an active part in the course since the emphasis is placed upon seminars and discussion groups rather than formal lectures. Students must also be prepared to give presentations to the rest of the group.
Learning outcome
See above regarding requirements and syllabus (detailed course information)
Admission
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Prerequisites
Recommended previous knowledge
3 years of law studies.
Teaching
Lectures/seminars
Examination
6-hours written exam
Resit an examination
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Resitting an examination.
- There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master's programme in Law.
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take this exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
There are special rules for resitting a passed examination in the master's programme in Law.