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Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Competition Economics

Explore the latest competition economics, review key cases, and engage in debates on antitrust and regulation.

35h (5 days)

€1,995 - €3,495

Face-to-face or Online

English

Program date: March 10 - 14, 2025

Applications closing soon: March 4, 2025

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Competition Economics

Applications for 2025 Executive Education courses are now open!

Executive education

Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Competition Economics

This intensive 5-day course offers a deep dive into recent economic thinking on competition issues, exploring case studies from various jurisdictions. Participants will discuss high-profile topics like AI, labor market effects, and industrial policy in antitrust.

Faculty

Discover what makes this Competition Economics course different from those on a similar topic

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Expert Faculty: Taught by renowned competition scholars and practitioners with extensive experience.

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Comprehensive Coverage: In-depth understanding of recent economic theories and practical applications.

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Case Studies: Examination of high-profile digital market cases involving major companies.

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Interactive Learning: Combination of theory and practice through discussions and examples.

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Flexibility: Available both online and face-to-face.

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Relevance: Focus on current developments like the EU's Digital Markets Act and recent excessive pricing cases.

Get acquainted with cases and recent policy developments with renowned competition scholars and practitioners

This course is specifically aimed at:

Academics and researchers in competition law and economics
Lawyers, economists, policymakers, and managers working on Competition Policy and Regulation in:
- Competition authorities and Regulatory agencies
- Law firms, courts, and tribunals
- Economic consultancy firms
- International organizations and other public institutions
- Corporations

And more specifically, it might be of great interest to:

Economists with a strong background but no specific training in competition policy

Gain a solid grasp of recent competition policy theories, review real cases, and apply concepts in practice

Upon completion of the course, participants will have:

Reviewed and understood the key economic considerations behind landmark competition cases
Reviewed established and recent economic theories on various competition issues through a largely non-formal exposition also accessible to non-economists
Be acquainted with the main tools to apply a sound economic approach to market definition, market power assessment, prediction of merger effects, and estimation of damages
Understood the main elements for an economic evaluation of (horizontal and vertical) agreements, mergers, and abuse of dominance
Learned to assess the regulatory risk of a firm’s conduct
Learned to structure potential anti-competitive claims and/or defences in an economically coherent way
Acquired the ability to critically evaluate economic analysis and submissions in competition matters
Reviewed and understood the key economic considerations behind landmark competition cases

Program Syllabus for Competition Economics course

Take a look at the topics covered during this course.

Course Outline

Introduction to Basic Concepts
Market Definition and Market Power
Horizontal Agreements and Cartels
Competition Issues in Digital Markets
Vertical Agreements
Horizontal Mergers
Acquisition of Potential Competitors
Non-horizontal Mergers
Introduction to Abuse; Exclusive Dealing
Predation and Rebates
Vertical Foreclosure
Introduction to Damage Estimation
Methodologies for Estimating Damages
Tying and Bundling
Excessive Prices
Energy Transition: Competition Issues
Algorithms and their Competitive Effects
Artificial Intelligence and Policy Issues
Industrial Policy and Competition
Latest Abuse Cases in Digital Markets

Why should you attend BSE Executive Education courses?

All BSE Executive Education courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

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Try something new and expand your knowledge and career prospects, or advance your thesis

Admissions

If you want to apply for this Competition Economics course, ensure you meet the criteria below.

Program date: March 10, 2025

Deadline to apply: March 4, 2025

Requirements

Candidates are assessed on an individual basis according to their professional or academic background

Get up to speed with the latest developments in Competition Economics in a short time.

Course Schedule

The times listed are Central European Time (CET). Compare with your time zone on time.is

Instructors, topics, and schedules are subject to change.

Day 1

Time

Session

Professor

8:45 - 9:00

Registration and introduction

9:00 - 10:45

Introduction and main concepts

Massimo Motta

Coffee break

11.15-13.00

Market definition and market power

David Kovo

Lunch

14.00-15.45

Horizontal agreements and cartels

David Kovo

Coffee Break

16.15-18.00

Competition issues in digital markets

Massimo Motta

Social Dinner

Day 2

Time

Session

Professor

9.00-10.45

Vertical agreements

David Kovo

Coffee break

11.15-13.00

Horizontal Mergers

Massimo Motta

Lunch

14.00-15.45

Acquisition of potential competitors

Massimo Motta

Coffee Break

16.15-18.00

Non-horizontal mergers

David Kovo

Day 3

Time

Session

Professor

9.00-10.45

Introduction to abuse; exclusive dealing

Chiara Fumagalli

Coffee Break

11.15-13.00

Predation and rebates

Chiara Fumagalli

Lunch

14.00-15.45

Vertical foreclosure

Massimo Motta

Coffee Break

16.15-18.00

Introduction to damage estimation

Albert Banal

Day 4

Time

Session

Professor

9.00-10.45

Methodologies for estimating damages

Albert Banal

Coffee Break

11.15-13.00

Tying and bunding

Chiara Fumagalli

Lunch

14.00-15.45

Excessive prices

Massimo Motta

Coffe Break

16.15-18.00

Energy transition: competition issues

Lluis Saurí

Day 5

Time

Session

Professor

9.00-10.45

Algorithms and their competitive effects

Emilio Calvano

Coffee Break

11.15-13.00

Artificial Intelligence, and policy issues

Emilio Calvano

Lunch

14.00-15.45

Industrial policy and competition

Lluis Saurí

Coffee Break

16.15-18.00

Recent abuse cases in digital markets

Massimo Motta

Certificate and Fees

Certificate

Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.

Fees

A 10% discount applies when the confirmation payment is completed on or before the announced Early Bird deadline.

Other course discounts are available. Find out more information in our Fees and Discounts pdf.

Fees for courses in other Executive Education programs may vary.

Course

Competition Economics

Modality

Face-to-face or Online

Total Hours

35h

Regular Fee

3,495€

Reduced Fee*

1,995€

* Reduced Fee applies to the public sector (e.g. agencies, tribunals, regulators, competition authorities, government institutions), PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

FAQ

Got a question? Check our FAQ.

What is included in the course fee?

The course fees cover the following: lectures, course materials, two coffee breaks with refreshments per day, and one lunch each day.

There is also a social dinner on the first evening of the course.

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

Accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

Are the sessions recorded?

Sessions will be recorded and videos will be available for a month once the course has finished.

How much does each Executive Education course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Executive Education courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.