The 18th Annual Competition and Regulation Summer School and Conference (CRESSE)

The School provides a comprehensive account of the most up-to-date developments in economic theory, empirical analysis, legislation and policy in the areas of Competition and Regulation. Participants of the Summer School join a vibrant community of motivated students from all over the world and a distinguished international faculty.

The CRESSE Conference 2024 Keynote Speakers

• Competition Policy Keynote Lecture by Prof. Julian Wright (National University of Singapore)
• J-J Laffont Keynote Lecture by Prof. Giacomo Calzolari (European University Institute)
• Keynote Lawyers’ Lecture by Prof. Dr. Heike Schweitzer (Humboldt University)

The CRESSE Conference 2024 Invited Speakers

• Prof. Luís Cabral (New York University and CEPR)
• Prof. Jacques Crémer (Toulouse School of Economics)
• Prof. Jan Eeckhout (Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona School of Economics)
• Prov. Aviv Nevo (Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Economics) 
• Prof. David Teece (University of California’s Haas School of Business (Berkeley))

Objective of the Summer School

The CRESSE Summer School is taught by some of the foremost experts in the world. The aim of the Summer School is to familiarise participants with the new economic literature and with the methods used to assess business practices in the context of Competition Law. It also aims to establish a clear link between the new theories and the day-to-day work of practitioners. This enables participants to face and answer difficult questions in an economically and legally informed manner, about practical issues they come across in their work.

Modules

CRESSE Summer School course contents are organised in 7 Modules of 12 to 16 hours duration each and a shorter Module (Module 8) of 4 hours duration. Particular emphasis is placed on the presentation and discussion of Case Studies. The 7 Core Modules (Module 1 – Module 7) cover all aspects of Competition Policy and Sectoral Regulation providing a comprehensive account of the most up-to-date developments in economic theory, empirical analysis and legislation in these policy areas. Shorter Module 8 concentrates on legal issues and developments. Note: Module 5 concentrates on quantitative tools and techniques and is directed to those with an educational background in economics.

How do I apply for the CRESSE Summer School?

Admission to the Summer School is open to both European and non-European citizens. Applicants can apply for any combination of the school modules. All courses are given in English. An official certificate of language is not required from the applicants when they apply, but students should have a good command of English in order to be able to follow the teaching and participate in class discussions.

All participants, provided that they attend at least 80% of the classes they have registered, will receive a signed Certificate of Attendance which includes the Modules attended, their duration and the instructors that were involved in the teaching of each Module. The Certificate of Attendance is sent to each participant at about the end of November.

Application to the Summer School

Please fill in the following on-line Application Form or print it [.doc version (170 Kb)] and send it to the CRESSE Secretariat (info@cresse.info). A reply will be sent to you within two weeks. Applications should be submitted as early as possible, as the students are selected on a first come first served basis.

Applications and Payments must be made at least 2 weeks before the commencement of the School. Under no circumstances can a student attend if payment has not been received. Special discounts apply for early applicants (see Participation Fees).

Important note:

CRESSE Summer School Students can register in the CRESSE Conference free of charge (the registration fee in the CRESSE Conference for non-School participants is 400 euros).