Instructor(s): Edward Iacobucci

Note: This course satisfies the Perspective course requirement.

This course will explore the economic theories that underpin various aspects of competition policy.   

The course will focus on Canadian competition policy, but with occasional reference to the policies of the United States and the EU. The course will review the economic theory in order to provide a framework for evaluating the legal treatment of various practices. Topics include: the economic and non-economic goals of competition policy; collusion, price fixing and facilitating practices; horizontal mergers; abuse of dominance, including predatory pricing, price discrimination, vertical restraints, including resale price maintenance, exclusive dealing, tying, and territorial restrictions. This course will be taught at the law school and is open both to law students and to honours and graduate students in economics. This course is not limited to students with a background in economics, but students will find it helpful to have a basic grounding in microeconomics. 

Evaluation
There are 3 components to the course evaluation. Students will be required to write a final, 1-hour open book in-class test (30%); and write a 3,000-word essay due at the end of the semester (60%). There is also a 10% participation grade, based on student input into class discussions.
Academic year
2024 - 2025

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
3
Perspective course

Enrolment

Maximum
40

30 JD
5 LLM/SJD/MSL/SJD U
5 graduate students in Economics

Schedule

M: 9:30 am - 12:20 pm