Competition Economics Training Course

 Competition Economics Training Course 

Introduction 

Competition Economics is a specialized field that applies economic theory, quantitative analysis, market intelligence, and empirical methods to understand how firms compete and how markets function. Competition Economics Training Course provides practical knowledge of competition policy, market structure, market power, competitive effects, pricing strategies, mergers and acquisitions, cartels, abuse of dominance, and economic regulation. Participants will develop advanced capabilities in competition assessment, market definition, demand analysis, pricing analysis, concentration measurement, and evidence-based economic decision-making. 

The course also examines modern competition challenges arising from digital markets, platform economies, big data, artificial intelligence, network effects, and rapidly evolving business models. Through international case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn how competition economists support antitrust investigations, merger reviews, regulatory decisions, litigation, and corporate strategy. The training emphasizes data-driven competition analysis, economic modeling, market intelligence, and practical application of global competition principles. 

Course Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Explain advanced competition economics concepts and principles.
2. Analyze market structure, market power, and competitive dynamics.
3. Apply economic techniques for relevant market definition.
4. Conduct quantitative demand and elasticity analysis.
5. Evaluate mergers using economic and econometric evidence.
6. Identify and assess anti-competitive conduct and cartels.
7. Apply pricing, cost, and profitability analysis.
8. Evaluate abuse of dominance and exclusionary practices.
9. Assess competition effects in digital and platform markets.
10. Use concentration ratios and competition indicators effectively.
11. Interpret economic evidence for antitrust investigations.
12. Develop data-driven competition policy recommendations.
13. Apply international competition economics frameworks to real-world cases.

Organizational Benefits
 

• Strengthens competition policy and antitrust analytical capabilities.
• Improves quantitative market assessment and economic modeling skills.
• Supports evidence-based regulatory and business decisions.
• Enhances merger, cartel, and abuse-of-dominance investigations.
• Builds expertise in digital markets and platform competition.
• Improves interpretation of economic and econometric evidence.
• Supports effective competition compliance and risk management.
• Develops strategic market intelligence capabilities.
• Encourages internationally benchmarked competition practices.
• Strengthens professional capacity for complex competition cases.

Target Audiences
 

1. Competition economists and economic analysts.
2. Competition and antitrust lawyers.
3. Regulators and government policy professionals.
4. Competition authority investigators.
5. Corporate strategy and business development managers.
6. Regulatory and compliance professionals.
7. Consultants and economic advisory professionals.
8. Academics and researchers in economics and competition policy.

Course Duration: 5 days
 
Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Competition Economics
 

• Principles and objectives of competition economics.
• Market structure, conduct, and performance.
• Perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly, and monopolistic competition.
• Economic theories of competitive behavior.
• Competition policy and market efficiency.
• Case Study: European Union competition policy framework.

Module 2: Market Definition and Market Power
 

• Relevant product and geographic market definition.
• Substitution, demand analysis, and elasticity.
• SSNIP testing and critical loss analysis.
• Market shares and concentration measures.
• Assessment of barriers to entry and expansion.
• Case Study: US and EU approaches to market definition.

Module 3: Pricing and Competitive Conduct
 

• Cost structures and pricing behavior.
• Price discrimination and dynamic pricing.
• Predatory pricing and margin squeeze analysis.
• Bundling, tying, rebates, and loyalty discounts.
• Cartels and coordinated pricing behavior.
• Case Study: Global investigations into price-fixing cartels.

Module 4: Mergers and Acquisition Economics
 

• Economic principles of merger analysis.
• Horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate mergers.
• Unilateral and coordinated effects.
• Efficiencies, synergies, and consumer welfare.
• Divestitures and merger remedies.
• Case Study: Major global technology-sector merger review.

Module 5: Abuse of Dominance
 

• Identifying dominant firms and market power.
• Exclusionary and exploitative conduct.
• Essential facilities and refusal-to-deal analysis.
• Loyalty rebates and discriminatory practices.
• Economic assessment of foreclosure effects.
• Case Study: European competition investigations involving dominant technology firms.

Module 6: Econometrics and Quantitative Competition Analysis
 

• Introduction to econometric competition analysis.
• Demand estimation and price elasticity.
• Counterfactual analysis and simulation.
• Event studies and empirical market testing.
• Use of data in antitrust investigations.
• Case Study: Quantitative analysis in a major merger investigation.

Module 7: Competition in Digital Markets
 

• Platform economics and network effects.
• Multi-sided markets and digital ecosystems.
• Big data, algorithms, and artificial intelligence.
• Digital pricing and algorithmic coordination.
• Data-driven market power and competitive risks.
• Case Study: Global digital-platform competition investigations.

Module 8: Competition Policy, Regulation and Global Practice
 

• Competition law enforcement and economic evidence.
• Regulatory impact and consumer welfare analysis.
• Competition compliance and risk management.
• International competition policy cooperation.
• Emerging competition economics trends.
• Case Study: Comparative competition enforcement across Africa, Europe, and North America.

Training Methodology
 

• Instructor-led presentations and expert discussions.
• Practical competition economics exercises and calculations.
• Global case-study analysis and group discussions.
• Market simulation and quantitative analytical exercises.
• Interactive workshops using realistic competition scenarios.
• Question-and-answer sessions and knowledge assessments.
• Group projects focused on competition investigations.
• Practical application of economic evidence to business and regulatory decisions.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.
 
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
 
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
 
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
 
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
 
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.