Section outline

  • Monday, 23 July 2007: The interface between competition policy, trade, investment and development

    Location: Room V, Building C, 1st floor

    Cross-border M&As, transacted in an emerging global market for firms, are the main force behind the latest rise of FDI, and are motivated by the opening of new markets for exports. They are driven by strategic corporate objectives and concentrated mainly in a handful of developed countries and industries. These special features of cross-border M&As, FDI and trade-related issues raise concerns about the balance of benefits for host countries.

    The course will therefore address how developing countries can deal with efficiency issues in specific markets and take into account the effects of anti-competitive behavior on development. Specifically, the course will also address the effects of international mergers on developing countries’trade and investment including: the abuse of dominance; monopolization and collusive conduct; and access to technology and know-how.

    Delivered by: Competition and Consumer Policies Branch/Division on International Trade in Goods and Services and Commodities