30643 - REGULATORY LAW
Department of Law
Course taught in English
Course Director:
MARIATERESA MAGGIOLINO
MARIATERESA MAGGIOLINO
Suggested background knowledge
None
Mission & Content Summary
MISSION
The course focuses on the various ways in which the State intervenes in the market, as well as on the regulatory frameworks governing specific sectors of the economy. Put differently, the course is divided into two parts: the first explores the models through which public authorities regulate the market — ranging from the case of the Entrepreneurial State to the concept of nudge regulation; the second part concentrates on specific sectors, including digital markets, energy, telecommunications, and banking.
CONTENT SUMMARY
– The underlying justifications for the presence of regulatory frameworks
– The various models and approaches to regulation
– The strengths and limitations associated with each regulatory model
– The fundamental principles and norms that define their operation
– Illustrative cases from selected industries subject to regulation
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
– The reasons why regulation exists
– The different types of regulation
– The pros and cons of each type
– The key rules that characterize them
– Examples drawn from specific regulated sectors
APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
At the end of the course student will be able to...
recognize the rationale underpinning each type of regulation and its main features.
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Guest speaker's talks (in class or in distance)
DETAILS
A lecture is a lesson in which the teacher explains and discusses a topic in depth, guiding students through key concepts and providing critical insights. It often involves speaking to the class, using examples, and sometimes encouraging questions or brief interactions.
Guest speaker's talks are presentations given by experts or professionals invited to share their knowledge and experience on a specific topic. These talks offer students real-world insights and perspectives beyond the regular curriculum.
Assessment methods
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ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
The final exam will consist of two scenario-based questions. Students are expected to answer each question in no more than 500 words and within a one-hour time frame. The final grade will be calculated as the average of the two answers, provided that both meet the minimum passing criteria (18/30).
Teaching materials
ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
materials will be available on BBoard
Last change 01/06/2025 21:31