Competition and Regulation
Influencing the future of competition policies in the global market
During this track, you will assess the behaviour of companies and the impact of regulation on those companies in terms of (anti-) competitive behaviour. Key features of the track include industrial organisation, comprising strategic interaction within and between firms, public policy and so on; microeconomics; performance and improvement of competition policy analysis and judgements; and the ability to understand and conduct market designs.
The department has connections with competition authorities, and carries out research with them. These research areas cover things like game theory, industrial economics, detection of collusion, auction design and regulation of network utilities, all of which are covered by the track. This means you have access to the most up-to-date knowledge for your coursework and thesis.
‘Toolkit’ for success
The track will provide you with a set of tools that you can put into practice in many real-life situations. The tools will comprise econometric and microeconomic techniques, such as game theory and the economics of uncertainty. You will use these tools to analyse existing competition policies and suggest ways to improve them.
Competition and Regulation is a 1-year, full-time programme taught entirely in English. Graduates will a master's degree in International Economic Studies with a specialisation in Competition and Regulation.
