Trade Dynamics and Competition Law: Understanding Competitive Forces

Day 1: Foundations of Trade and Competitive Dynamics

• Introduction to global trade: Key concepts and patterns.
• The role of competition in shaping trade dynamics.
• Dissecting competitive advantage at the company and country level.
• Interactive session: Mapping global trade routes and competition hotspots.

Day 2: Drivers and Restrictors of Competitive Trade

• The push and pull factors in trade: From resources to consumer demand.
• Role of tariffs, quotas, and trade restrictions on competitive landscapes.
• Regional trade agreements, trade blocs, and their competitive implications.
• Workshop: Simulating trade negotiations and competitive strategy crafting.

Day 3: Business Strategies in Competitive Trade

• Frameworks for competitive business strategies in global trade.
• The interplay between supply chains, distribution, and competition.
• Case studies: Successful competitive strategies from global enterprises.
• Group activity: Crafting a competitive trade strategy for a hypothetical product.

Day 4: Regulatory Implications on Trade Competition

• An overview of key competition laws and their indirect influence on trade.
• Understanding anti-competitive practices in the context of trade.
• Interactive session: Navigating hypothetical scenarios where trade and competition law intersect.
• The subtle dance between trade liberalisation and competition regulation.

Day 5: Future Trends, Technology, and Trade Competition

• The evolving landscape: From e-commerce to digital trade routes.
• How technology is reshaping competitive dynamics in global trade.
• Workshop: Envisioning the next decade – opportunities and challenges.
• Course wrap-up, feedback, and networking session.