Postgraduate - UnitLAW7278 - Comparative competition law

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	City (Melbourne) First semester 2014 (On-campus split block of classes)

Notes

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Quota applies

Postgraduate programs are based on a model of small group teaching and therefore class sizes need to be restricted.

Synopsis

This unit offers a comparative study of different jurisdictional approaches to competition law in jurisdictions such as the United States, United Kingdom, European Union and/or Australia. Topics examined will include mergers, abuse of market power, restrictive trade agreements and vertical restraints.

Outcomes

This unit seeks to help students develop a critical understanding of the principles of competition law by comparing and contrasting approaches taken towards this field in key jurisdictions.

Assessment

Research assignment (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%.

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor John Duns Research ProfileResearch Profile (http://monash.edu/research/people/profiles/profile.html?sid=702&pid=2768)

Workload requirements

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)