MLM721 - International Competition Law and Policy
Unit details
| Year | 2014 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | Not offered in 2014 |
| Enrolment modes: | |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | J Clarke |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLC706, MLL721 and MLM760 |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week |
Note:You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. | |
Content
This unit introduces students to the law relating to the preservation of competition in the economies and internationally by examining the restrictive trade practices provisions of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and comparable legislation in the USA, Europe and certain other jurisdictions. The theoretical underpinnings of those provisions and international developments are also examined. Topics include: evolution and goals of competition law; trade practices economics; restraint of trade; boycotts; anti-competitive agreements; price fixing; misuse of market power; exclusive dealing; resale price maintenance; mergers; authorisation, remedies and procedure; access; extra-territorial application; blocking and clawback legislation; international agreements on application and enforcement.
Assessment
Assignment 40%, Examination 2 hours 60%