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| Semester | fall semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | John Mayo (john.mayo@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Through this experience a number of specific benefits will result. First, at a very general level, students will gain an enhanced understanding of when markets work and when markets fail. This deeper understanding of markets, in turn, provides the relevant benchmark against which to judge appropriate and inappropriate government policies toward business. Second, a more specific set of benefits flow from a detailed study of antitrust and regulatory policies. These policies shape industry structure and, therefore, strategy in many industries. Specific examples include recent and lively debates in the United States and around the world regarding mergers, monopolization, broadband access to the Internet, line of business restrictions in the telecommunications industry, and privatization and deregulation of the electric utility industry. Finally, the specific cases discussed will focus on active and visible "new economy" industries. An improved exposure to these industries enriches and broadens business knowledge. |
| Learning objectives | The purpose of this course is to provide an interactive learning experience that highlights the economic, legal and policy foundations of competition law, especially focusing on monopolization and merger policies. The course will consist of both lectures and student participation. |
| Comments | Time Schedule: Monday 20.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Tuesday 21.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Wednesday 22.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Thursday 23.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Monday 27.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Tuesday 28.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Wednesday 29.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 Thursday 30.08.2018: 14.00-16.30 |
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| Admission requirements | Recommended Prerequisites: This is a Master course. Therefore, a solid understanding of Business and Economics on the BA level is required. In addition, the following courses on the Master level are recommended: Industrial Organization, 41904 Advanced Industrial Organization (Fortgeschrittene Industrieökonomie, 10623) Economic Theory of Policy (Ökonomische Theorie der Politik, 15965) |
| Course application | Update: The registration period has been extended to 20 July 2018. Please apply by sending an e-mail with your matriculation number and transcript of records to summerschool-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Specialization Module: Markets and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) |
| Assessment format | end-of-semester examination |
| Assessment details | Final exam: 31 August 2018, 10:00-12:00; WWZ S15: A-Z. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Registration/deregistration: faculty |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |