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Course Title Course Outline and Objectives: Introduction To Competition Policy and Law (CPL)

This document provides an outline for an introductory course on competition policy and law. The course aims to familiarize students with key concepts and principles of competition law, as well as comparative analyses of competition regimes in ASEAN countries. Students will learn about the specific competition regime in the Philippines and how to analyze legal and economic arguments related to current issues and cases. Assessment will be based on class participation, midterm and final exams, and a research presentation. Required readings include textbooks on competition policy and online resources from ASEAN and other international organizations.

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Course Title Course Outline and Objectives: Introduction To Competition Policy and Law (CPL)

This document provides an outline for an introductory course on competition policy and law. The course aims to familiarize students with key concepts and principles of competition law, as well as comparative analyses of competition regimes in ASEAN countries. Students will learn about the specific competition regime in the Philippines and how to analyze legal and economic arguments related to current issues and cases. Assessment will be based on class participation, midterm and final exams, and a research presentation. Required readings include textbooks on competition policy and online resources from ASEAN and other international organizations.

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Course Title Introduction to Competition Policy and Law (CPL)

Course Outline
and Objectives
Competition Policy and Law has emerged as an important instrument to
monitor business practices, enhance economic efficiency and ultimately
ensure consumer welfare. Without clear rules on competition, companies
can concentrate their power, restrict market access and engage in price-
fixing. Aside from negative consequences for other competitors, such
practices also result in a limited range and quality of products and
services for consumers to choose from.

In the Philippines, competition law enforcement relies on concerted efforts
of the Office for Competition (OFC) under the Department of Justice
(DOJ), as well as sector regulators. As in other jurisdictions, the challenge
lies in balancing market-based and fair competition principles with the
calls for the promotion (and protection) of the national economy,
particularly in the face of intensified global relations and regional
economic integration.

This course serves to familiarize students with the key terms and
concepts of Competition Policy and Law, including relevant legal
principles and economic theories. A specific focus lies on providing a
comparative overview of institutional set-ups, substantive and procedural
provisions in selected ASEAN countries. Students will learn about the
specific competition regime in the Philippines, including discussions on
the interpretation and implications of related policies and industry-specific
regulations.

At the end of the course, it is expected that students have gained an
insight into the topic from a public and private law as well as an
international perspective. They will be able to analyze the prevalent legal
and economic arguments in order to apply them to current issues and
cases.

The course comprises an interdisciplinary approach and is jointly run by
De La Salle University and Far Eastern University, as part of the Master of
Business Administration / Juris Doctor (MBA/JD) Dual-Degree Program.
Requirements No prior exposure to competition law or the study of economics required.
Recommended for specialization in corporate and commercial law.
Assessment
(Grading
Criteria)
Based on active participation in the classes, as well as the mid-term and
final examinations. Students are required to prepare a brief presentation
on selected research topics.
Credit Points 2
Category Law Elective (Fourth Year)
Schedule Classes will be held every Friday (except as indicated in course calendar)
from 5-7pm, commencing on 31 May 2013, for 14 weeks.
Readings and
Resources
Textbooks:
Brooks, Douglas H. and Simon Evenett (eds.). 2005. Competition
Policy and Development in Asia. London.
Motta, Massimo. Competition Policy Theory and Practice. 2004.
Cambridge.
Whish, Richard. Competition Law. 2008. Oxford.

Online Sources:
ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Competition Policy (2010):
http://www.asean.org/archive/publications/ASEANRegionalGudelineso
nCompetitionPolicy.pdf
Handbook on Competition Policy and Law in ASEAN (2010):
http://www.asean.org/resources/item/handbook-on-competition-policy-
and-law-in-asean-for-business-2
Guidelines on Developing Core Competencies in Competition Policy
and Law for ASEAN (2012):
http://www.asean.org/resources/publications/ asean-
publications/item/guidelines-on-developing-core-competencies-in-
competition-policy-and-law-for-asean

This list may be supplemented by information on competition journals,
selected articles, websites (for example from organizations, such as
OECD, UNCTAD or the International Competition Network), and other
relevant references.
Disclaimer The information given in this course outline should be considered
indicative, as adjustments to the program may be made according to need
and circumstance. Students will be informed in due time.

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