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Competition Law- Period 4
Computer Science Program
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 1/30/25 - 6/27/25
Competition Law- Period 4
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Law
Instruction in: English
Course Code: R_Eur.comp.l
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
The course deals with all central aspects of EU competition law: horizontal agreements, the abuse of a dominant position, and merger control. Additionally, we will take a close look at the US antitrust debate at various points. In particular, the course focuses on the growing concerns regarding the anti-competitive practices of the "Big Tech" companies. In this context we will also address the economic and political dimension of competition law: can markets still work efficiently and fairly in the presence of significant economic concentration? Does the growing concentration of economic power unduly undermine individual freedoms and democratic decision-making? And which instruments does competition law provide to keep these threats in check?
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.