Key words
European Common Market
Objectives
The objective of the course is twofold.
Students are expected to zcquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal principles governing the European Common Market. In addition, they are expected to gain insights into the dynamics of the processes establishing this Common Market.
Prerequisites
None
Topics
I. Introduction
A. European Community Institutions and types of European Legislation
B. the concept of a common market in general
II. Free movement of goods
A. Abolishing tariff barriers to trade: principles of custom duties and indirect taxation
B. Non-tariff barriers to trade
III. The right of establishment
IV. Free movement of services
V. Harmonization through legislation versus harmonization through the market
VI. The balance of power between the EC and the member-States
Teaching Methods
Weekly sessions of two hours
Materials used
An in house text (M. Kruithof, Cases and materials on the Common Market, 270p- presents numerous excerpts from decisions of the European Court of Justice, European legislation, as well as scholarly articles on different aspects of the Common Market. Sections of the materials are assigned for study prior to class sessions where they will be discussed, with the teacher mainly asking questions and trying to guide students to the relevant insights. Active class participation by the students is required.
Study guidance
Assessment
A written open book exam will test the students' ability to apply their knowledge and insights to other, new materials. As active class participation is graded as well, only students having attended classes throughout the semester will receive a grade.
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Marc KRUITHOF
Language
English
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