Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis

Master cutting-edge quantitative methods to analyze competition, market power, and anticompetitive practices.

28h (4 days)

€3,090-€1,890

Face-to-face or Online

English

Next edition: May 10-14, 2027.

Early Bird deadline: April 7, 2027

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Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis

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Who is this Course for?

Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis

Course overview

In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements and increased use of data, the ability to analyze and understand competitive dynamics has become more crucial than ever. Governments, regulatory bodies, and businesses alike are grappling with the challenges posed by complex market interactions, requiring a sophisticated understanding of quantitative methods.

The BSE Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis Course provides participants (economists, lawyers, and practitioners working for firms or agencies) with applications to market definition, merger analysis, abusive practices in digital industries, and damages from anticompetitive conduct.

Three practical sessions (plus an introductory session to review basic Stata commands for data management and estimation) will illustrate how to implement the econometric techniques with standard software (Stata), covering demand estimation, merger simulation, and treatment effects.

The program’s faculty includes leading academic economists in the area of industrial organization and competition policy, and practitioners with extensive experience in quantitative methods for competition.

Faculty

What makes this course different from those on a similar topic?

Expert Faculty: Learn from leading academic economists and experienced practitioners.

Interactive Learning: Gain hands-on experience with the latest empirical methods used in real competition cases.

Explore Contemporary Challenges: Topics covered include market power measurement, abusive practices, and anticompetitive conduct.

Bridge the gap: Between theory and practice in competition analysis.

Apply learned techniques: Explore case studies of competition analysis in various industries, ensuring an actionable understanding of concepts.

Who is this course for?

This course is specifically aimed at:

Academics and researchers in competition law and economics
Lawyers, Economists, Policymakers, and Managers working in (or interested in) the areas of competition policy and regulation :
- Competition authorities
- Regulatory agencies
- Law firms, courts, and tribunals
- Economic consultancy firms
- International organizations
- Other public institutions
- Corporations

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will have:

Reviewed established and recent quantitative methods for competition analysis, with a proper balance between techniques and interpretation also accessible to non-economists
Acquired practical insights into the application of techniques through a comprehensive exploration of recent cases, equipping you to navigate real-world scenarios with confidence
Learned about the practical considerations to apply techniques, based on the lessons from various recent cases where quantitative techniques have been applied
Developed a good common sense of the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, and the circumstances under which they are (not) suitable
Acquired a thorough understanding of the data requirements for applying various techniques
Learned how to work with big datasets and use quantitative techniques to analyze big data

Chatham House Rule

To promote a frank, open, and constructive discussion, this course will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, which states that “participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.”

Key topics for Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis course

Here is a brief look at the topics that will be covered in the course.

Course Outline

Market Definition
Demand Estimation
Quantitative approaches to market definition
UPP and merger simulation
Vertical mergers
Direct approaches to merger analysis.
Digital markets
Quantifying damages: Principles and methods
STATA practical sessions

STATA

Three practical sessions (plus an introductory session to review basic STATA commands for data management and estimation) will illustrate how to implement the econometric techniques with standard software (STATA), covering demand estimation, merger simulation, and treatment effects
Every participant taking this course will receive a free STATA license several days before the start of the course

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Testimonials

Louis Colton

Just completed the Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis course, and what an experience! Even though I joined remotely, the course was incredibly engaging, practical, and well-structured. With guidance from experts from the European Commission, Consulting firms, and notorious researchers, we dove deep into the tools and techniques economists use in real antitrust cases, from demand estimation to merger simulations and damage estimation. The mix of theory and hands-on exercises made the learning immediately applicable to my work. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to get up to date with the latest developments in Competition Economics or wants the perfect reminder after some years in other economic fields.

Joseph Kuamba

Attending the quantitative methods for competition analysis was an incredibly enriching experience. The course content was well-structured, practical, and highly relevant to my professional needs. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and engaging, creating an interactive learning environment that encouraged participation and critical thinking. I gained valuable insights and tools that I can immediately apply in my work. I recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding and skills in competition analysis.

Luka Parisi

I had a good academic understanding of competition analysis, but this course provided me with the practical bridge to better understand how cases, especially their quantitative aspects, function in practice. Everyone involved in the course, from the professors to the attendees, was very friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed my first time in Barcelona.

Katarina Labajova

The combination of lecturers from Academia and the European Commission gave an overview of both model usage and Commision praxis, perfectly complementing each other.

Giuseppe Buglione

The techniques covered in the course are extremely useful in the work of an applied economist in the field of competition policy, both in the private and the public sector. The faculty is composed by top ranked professors and practitioners who were able to explain the theoretical concepts clearly, while at the same time providing examples from real cases and useful insights, based on their experience, on the main advantages or issues associated to the taught techniques.

Siphamandla Mkhwanazi

I personally found it very useful. It was a well-balanced presentation of the extent to which econometric methods can be used in competition cases.

Admissions

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

Next edition: May 11-14, 2027.

Early Bird deadline: April 7, 2027

Requirements

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

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Here is your 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.

May 10 (Stata refresher only)

Time

Session

Professor

15:30-16:00

Registration (for those attending STATA session)

16:00-18:00

Practical session: Introduction to STATA

May 11

Time

Session

Professor

08:30-09:00

Registration (For those not attending STATA session)

09:00-10:45

Introduction to market definition

Daniel Coublocq

Coffee Break

11:15 -13:00

Vertical Mergers

Daniel Coublocq

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:45

Demand estimation I

Frank Verboven

Coffee Break

16:15-18:00

Demand estimation II

Social Dinner

May 12

Time

Session

Professor

09:00 - 10:45

Quantitative approaches to market definition

Frank Verboven

Coffee Break

11:15 - 13:00

UPP and merger simulation

Daniel Coublucq

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:45

Direct approaches to merger analysis I

Daniel Coublucq

Coffee Break

16:15 - 18:00

Practice session: Demand estimation

Rosa Ferrer

May 13

Time

Session

Professor

09:00 - 10:45

Direct approaches to merger analysis II

Benoît Durand

Coffee Break

11:15 - 13:00

Practice session: Merger simulation

Rosa Ferrer

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:45

Practice session: Treatment effects

Benoît Durand

Coffee Break

16:15 - 18:00

Empirical analysis with Python (for those participants with some Python coding experience)

Julian Hidalgo

May 14

Time

Session

Professor

09:00 - 10:45

Digital markets I

Gábor Koltay

Coffee Break

11:15 - 13:00

Digital markets II

Gábor Koltay

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:45

Qualifying damages: Principles

Christian Michel

Coffee Break

16:15 - 18:00

Qualifying damages: Methods

Christian Michel

Certificates 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.

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

Fees for other Executive Education programs may vary.

Course

Quantitative Methods for Competition Analysis

Modality

Face-to-face or Online

Total Hours

ECTS

Regular Fee

€3,090

Reduced Fee*

€1,890

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

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

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