Module: Topics in Competition Theory and Policy (5203-620)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schwalbe (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• International Business and Economics (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• Management (WS 16/17) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• International Business and Economics (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective
• Management (WS 17/18) (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective

Relation to other Modules:

Modul Advanced Microeconomics and Game Theory Modul Industrial Organization and Competition Theory I (5203-510) Modul Schwerpunkt-Seminar Industrial Organization and Competition Theory (5203-410) Economics of Innovation 2

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Modul Advanced Microeconomics and Game Theory Modul Industrial Organization and Competition Theory I

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Midterm exam (50%) plus final exam (50%)

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

180 hours: 56 hours class attendance 124 hours independent study

Professional competences:

Students possess an in-depth understanding of the latest developments in theoretical research on competition and competition policy. They know the relevant results and methods required to analyse markets with network externalities, two-sided markets, and the role played by intermediaries. They are familiar with current questions of competition theory such as e.g. the effects of leniency programs in combating cartels, the problems associated with quantifying cartel damages, or the significance of behavioural economics with respect to competition theory and policy. Their know-how includes the ability to analyse and to solve current problems of competition policy, using the acquired methods form industrial organization and competition theory. They learn how to apply the theoretical knowledge to specific cases, and to present the results of their analysis in class. They are in a good position to use the technical methods to analyse problems from competition theory and to develop well-founded recommendations for competition policy.

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