Learning objectives
The course will provide a concise overview of the various forms of state intervention within the economy.
Course unit content
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The course will cover the following topics: <br />
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- state intervention within the economy and the economic constitution; <br />
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- privatisation and liberalisation; <br />
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- antitrust and European Community law; <br />
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- independent administrative authorities.
Bibliography
a) for those not attending lectures: S. CASSESE, La nuova costituzione economica, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2006 (except ch. VIII and sections 1 and 2 of ch. IX); <br />
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b) for those attending lectures: F. MERUSI, Le leggi del mercato, il Mulino, Bologna 2002 and F. MERUSI-G.C. SPATTINI, Economia (Intervento pubblico nell'), found in Dizionario di diritto pubblico (a cura di S. CASSESE), Giuffre, Milano 2006 (20 pp.).
Teaching methods
Classroom lectures. <br />
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The examination consists of a preliminary oral exam to ascertain candidate knowledge on the topics covered in the course syllabus.