Welcome to the 10th Edition of the Winter School on Economics of Competition Law!
A very warm welcome to the 10th Edition of the Winter School on Economics of Competition Law, organised by the CUTS Institute for Regulation & Competition (CIRC) from 5–10 November 2025. We are delighted to have you join this milestone edition of our flagship capacity-building programme.
Over the next six days, you will engage with a distinguished panel of experts from academia, policy, and practice who will unravel the intricate interface between economics and competition law. The sessions are designed to offer conceptual clarity, practical insights, and real-world applications through interactive lectures, case discussions, and group activities.
This Winter School brings together participants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, offering a unique opportunity to learn, debate, and network with peers who share an interest in the evolving field of competition law and economics. We encourage you to participate actively, exchange ideas freely, and make the most of this enriching experience.
We hope this programme not only enhances your professional understanding but also inspires you to contribute meaningfully to the development of a competitive and fair marketplace.
We look forward to a week of engaging discussions and collaborative learning with you.
Session Agenda
| S. No. | Date & Time (IST) | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 5th Nov 2025 — Acquiring Fundamentals | ||
| 1 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 1: Fundamentals of Economics for Competition Law and Regulation |
| 2 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Session 2: Understanding Market Failures |
| Thursday, 6th Nov 2025 — Abuse of Dominance & Digital Markets | ||
| 3 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 3: Data as a Competitive Weapon: Unpacking the Abuse of Market Dominance |
| 4 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Session 4: Learning from EU’s DMA Implementation and UK’s DMCC |
| Friday, 7th Nov 2025 — Anti-Competitive Agreements and Algorithms | ||
| 5 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 5: The Welfare Costs of Anti-competitive Agreements: Analyzing Consumer Harm |
| 6 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Session 6: Regulating Algorithmic Cartels: Challenges and Best Practices |
| Saturday, 8th Nov 2025 — M&A and Cross-Border Enforcement | ||
| 7 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 7: Extraterritorial Reach of Antitrust Laws: Is the Globalization of Enforcement Working? |
| 8 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM | Session 8: Economic Efficiencies vs. Anti-competitive Concerns in M&A: Striking the Right Balance |
| Sunday, 9th Nov 2025 — Adapting Competition Policy | ||
| 9 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Session 9: The Gig Economy: A New Frontier for Competition Law |
| Monday, 10th Nov 2025 — Adapting Competition Policy | ||
| 10 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Session 10: Green Competition: Navigating the Intersection of Sustainability and Antitrust Law |
* Time mention is in IST (Indian Standard Time)
Course Content
Course Includes
- 10 Modules
- 21 Topics
