ADM4430 COMPETITION LAW
| Course Code: | 3104430 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Political Science and Public Adm. |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİLAY YAVUZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Aims to provide students with an overview of law and economics in general which is followed by the purposes of competition law and policy; historical background of competition law in the world and the comparative overview of EU and US Competition laws in relation to Turkish Competition law. Also provides a critical assessment of other policies such as energy, telecommunications and specifically dijital economy related topics with repect to competition law.
Major cases related to digital markets and services by allowing and guiding students to research the relevant platform economy related topics, cases and regulations in different jurisdictions.
Course Content
The course intends to overview the basic concepts of competition law such as agreements, decisions and concerted practices of undertakings, monopolies and abuse of dominant power in the market, control of mergers and acquisitions which may affect competition. It covers a comparative introduction of Turkish, European Union and United States competition laws. Throughout the course the legislation and jurisprudence of the European competition law is also analyzed, since the competition law in Turkey is to a great extent in compliance with the European law.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and explain the fundamental concepts of competition law, including agreements, decisions, and concerted practices of undertakings, monopolies, and abuse of dominant power in the market.
Analyze and compare the key provisions and enforcement mechanisms of competition laws in Turkey, the European Union, and the United States.
Evaluate the impact of mergers and acquisitions on competition and assess the criteria used for their control in different jurisdictions.
Interpret and apply relevant legislation and jurisprudence of European competition law to analyze cases and scenarios related to competition issues.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of competition law compliance and enforcement, including the roles of regulatory authorities and the judicial system.
Critically assess the effectiveness and limitations of competition law regimes in addressing anti-competitive practices and promoting market competition.
Synthesize knowledge from different legal systems to develop well-reasoned arguments and recommendations regarding competition law matters in a global context.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to reach the information they need in their daily lives, and to interpret it | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Being in command of the basic concepts of law | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understanding the political, economical, and social transformations that occur in a wide range of areas including local and international levels | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Defining and solving problems encountered in political, social, and economic life | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being conscious, effective and rational citizens who can comprehend the transformations taking place in Turkey and in the world today | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Being professionals who can operate as productive participants in any public organization | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Having the knowledge about how public organizations function and how their decision making processes and mechanisms work | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Developing original solutions to the problems faced in relation to their own area of interest | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Critical thinking ability | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Being in command of the interdisciplinary approaches | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution