| Please note! |
This lecture does not take place on 24 February. |
| Please note! |
There is no in-person lecture on 21 April 2026. Instead, a podcast will be provided. |
| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. iur. Max Baumgart |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
FS261665 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Öffentliches Recht |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
wöchentlich (Di), ab 17.02.2026, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.B47 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
This course introduces students to the foundations of competition law and regulatory approaches in the context of emerging technologies with a focus on digital and clean technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and green hydrogen. It examines how disruptive innovations challenge established market structures and regulatory frameworks. Building on theoretical foundations of regulation and competition law as a market-harnessing tool, the course explores regulatory goals, strategies and principles, including experimental and co-regulation, soft law and the so-called Collingridge dilemma. The central provisions of competition law – anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance, mergers and acquisitions – are studied from comparative perspectives (Switzerland, EU, US, China), along with the interplay between competition law, intellectual property, and state aid. Case studies focus on digital markets, clean energy markets (e.g. green hydrogen, solar PV, wind), biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, allowing students to apply legal and regulatory concepts to real-world developments. The course is interactive, with student presentations and case discussions, and concludes with a synthesis of insights on how regulation and competition law can best address challenges in fast-moving technology-driven markets. |
| Schlagworte |
Nachhaltigkeit |
| Lernziele |
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- explain the main theories, objectives and principles of regulation and competition law in the context of emerging technologies;
- analyze the challenges posed by disruptive innovation for traditional market structures and legal frameworks;
- compare regulatory and competition law approaches across jurisdictions (Switzerland, EU, US, China);
- critically assess case studies in digital, energy, biotech and pharma markets;
- discuss and evaluate different regulatory strategies, including experimental regulation, self-regulation and soft law;
- present and defend their own analyses of regulatory and competition law issues in emerging technology markets. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Basic knowledge of public and/or economic law. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Leistungsnachweis |
Students may earn bonus points through integrated presentations. |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Graded oral examination / 5 Credits
|
| Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
| Kontakt |
max.baumgart@unilu.ch |
| Material |
Slides and additional course materials will be made available on OLAT. |
| Literatur |
What's indispensable?
• Access to relevant statutory texts and case law. |