Making Markets Contestable – Exploring the Trade and Competition Interface

About

This interdisciplinary course delves into the relationships between international trade, competition policy and government procurement from both a legal and economic point of view. It discerns lessons from the experience of the WTO, the US and the European Union in these subject areas. The focuses on cross-border restrictive business practices and how they may be addressed by trade and competition rules. It includes a detailed discussion of failures of the current multilateral trading system to address international competition law problems, options to regulate competition law in the WTO and through other means, and a review of international case law in the area. The week also explores recent developments in government procurement disciplines from a legal, economic and political economy point of view.

Course leader

Robert Anderson, WTO and William E. Kovacic, George Washington University School of Law

Target group

We accept individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in law, economics or political science, or in an unrelated field supplemented by relevant working experience. Participants are expected to have a strong command of English and should be ready to read a large amount of material in English both prior to and during the Summer Academy.

Course aim

The WTI Summer Academy covers cutting-edge issues in investment and trade law and policy. It is designed for private and public sector and civil society professionals as well as higher-education students. In lectures, discussions and case studies, renowned experts will teach you how to blend the policy aspects of trade and investment with thorough legal interpretation and economic analysis. Becoming a part of the WTI community, you will establish valuable contacts with fellow-minded professionals and lecturers.

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