Session 5: Abuse of Dominance Economic Tools and Analysis
Welcome to our session on “Abuse of Dominance: Economic Tools and Analysis,” where we delve into the intricate world of market power and its implications for competition.
In today’s landscape, where a select few companies can shape entire sectors, understanding the nuances of dominance is more essential than ever.
In this session, we will explore the economic tools and analytical methods that are critical for detecting and evaluating abusive behaviors. From strategies like predatory pricing to exclusionary practices, we will examine compelling case studies that reveal how dominant firms can disrupt market fairness and hinder competition.
Join us as we embark on this engaging exploration with insights from leading experts and economists. Together, we will unravel the complexities of dominance, discuss its impact on innovation and consumer choices, and consider how effective policy can promote a more equitable marketplace. Let’s jump in and ignite this important conversation!
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Zoom Link of this Session 5: Abuse of Dominance Economic Tools and Analysis
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88211685311?pwd=AwpsOPNtTqC7TQ3qcJYJIrbsSvQaJn.1
Day, Date and Time of the Session 5: Abuse of Dominance: Economic Tools and Analysis
Friday November 08, 2024 | 02.00 – 4.00 pm (IST) or 08:30-10:30AM (GMT)
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Speakers of this session
Dr. Somashekar has over 20 years of experience teaching economics and law. He is currently a member of the advisory board for the European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE), a member of the Governing Bodies of NLSIU and the Madras Institute of Development Studies, and part of the Board of Studies of the Ramaiah Law School. Spanning his career of 20 years, he has held various other positions including the following: Erasmus Mundus Fellow at the Institute for Law and Economics at the University of Hamburg, Germany (2006) Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of Karnataka to help formulate the industrial policy (2008) Two time United States International Visitors Leadership Program participant to study US trade policy (2009-10) Global Visiting Professor at the Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University, Dallas (2010 -2014) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Chair Professor at Sciences Po, Paris (2011).
Mr. Manas Kumar Chaudhuri, an anti-trust litigator, advises Indian and overseas clients on Competition Law & Policy and related legal/regulatory issues. He has worked as the first Additional Registrar of the Competition Commission of India and was also associated with the drafting of various statutory Regulations under the Competition Act during his stay in the CCI. Prior to joining the profession as a full-time lawyer, Manas served as a Civil Judge in the West Bengal State Judicial Services. He also worked as the Joint Director (Legal) Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission. He is the National Chair of Competition Law Council of the ASSOCHAM and Member of the CII Legal Task Force and Regulatory Law Committees and has been appointed as the Vice-Chair of the IPBA Competition Law Council for 2018-2020.