2012
International and Comparative Competition Law LAWS70301
Credited Courses
Graduate Diploma in Competition Law GD-COMPLAW; Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies GD-LEGSTU; Master of Commercial Law 504; Master of Laws (LLM) 502
About the Subject
This subject will provide students with international and comparative insights into a field of growing significance to practitioners in Australia and the region. From common roots in British and American law, this subject will examine competition law systems that have been adopted by most countries in the world. The subject will explore how national competition laws were justified by a need to ensure economic efficiency and promote consumer welfare at home. It will also look at how globalisation has resulted in countries being impacted and harmed by anti-competitive conduct that may occur in other jurisdictions. The learnings and benefits from other countries will be most useful for students in understanding competition laws worldwide.
Syllabus
Principal topics will include:
- Comparative analysis of the purpose of competition laws
- The role of national competition authorities and the impact structural choice has on the system
- Comparative analysis of different approaches to cartels and price fixing, dominant positions and mergers
- The impact of larger economies and regional trade communities on competition regimes and enforcement
- The role of small, medium, developing and emerging economies
- Jurisdiction and extra-territoriality
- Bilateral and international cooperation in competition law
- Challenges in a world without trade barriers.
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Lecturer Location |
Semester 1 Time |
Assessment
Class participation (10%)
9,000 word research paper (90%) (28 June) topic to be approved by the subject coordinator
