The role of competition policy in the promotion of economic growth Policy
The role of competition policy in the promotion of economic growth Policy
International Symposium
January 28, 2008
Competition Policy Research Center
The Competition Policy Research Center / Japan Fair Trade Commission (CPRC/JFTC) will hold the international symposium in close collaboration with the 21st Century COE/RES Program Hitotsubashi University, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc.(NIKKEI) and Fair Trade Institute on March 7.
Competition policy may support smooth function of free market economies and play an important role in promoting economic growth. How competition policy can play its role, however, depends on various factors such as the stage of economic development and safeguard against market failures in each country. On the other hand, in order for each market economy to function mutually and smoothly in a coordinated manner, the interface mechanism should be designed and implemented among countries, which ensures competition policies in all countries to work harmoniously.
The theme of CPRC International symposium of this year is "the role of competition policy in the promotion of economic growth." The purpose of the symposium is to discuss the role of competition policy in promoting economic growth from academic perspective, mentioning to the historical background of competition policies and free market economies and the development of contemporary competition policies.
○ Registration
Please send the registration form or FAX form below to the Secretariat of CPRC/JFTC no later than February 22, 2008
Since the symposium has been registered to capacity, the registration is closed in Feb 25
limited.
1 Date and Vennue
| Date | 13:30 - 17:50, 7 March 2008 |
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| Venue | MITA KAIGISHO, Auditorium, 1F (2-1-8 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan） |
| Language | English - Japanese (with simultaneous translation) |
| Admission | Free |
| Organizers | CPRC/JFTC, 21st Century COE /RES Program Hitotsubashi University , NIKKEI and Fair Trade Institute. |
2 Agenda
Opening Session
| 13:30-13:40 | Mr. Kazuhiko Takeshima (Chairman, JFTC) |
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Session 1: Invited Speeches
Moderator:
Dr. Yosuke Okada (Chief Researcher, CPRC/JFTC; Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
| 13:40-14:20 | Theme：“ The Role of Competition Policy in the Promotion of Economic Growth” Speaker： Dr. Lawrence J. White（Professor, Stern School of Business New York University） |
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| 14:20-15:00 | Theme：“European Competition Policy in International Markets” Speaker：Dr. Marc Ivaldi（Professor,Université des Sciences Sociales de Toulouse ） |
| 15:00-15:40 | Theme：“Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy in Japan” Speaker：Dr. Naohiro Yashiro（Professor, International Christian University） |
Break 15:40‐16:00
Session 2:Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Dr. Kotaro Suzumura (Director, CPRC/JFTC; Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
| 16:00-17:15 | Panelists: Dr. Lawrence J. White Dr. Marc Ivaldi Dr. Naohiro Yashiro Dr. Nipon Poaponsakorn (Professor, Thammasat University) Ms. Yuri Okina (Research Director, Chief Senior Economist, The Japan Research Institute, Limited) |
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| 17:15-17:45 | Open Floor Discussion |
Closing Session
| 17:45-17:50 | Dr. Kotaro Suzumura |
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Contact Details: Secretariat of CPRC/JFTC
(Mr. Yasutoshi Okamoto, Mr.Takeshi Yokota, Mr. Shinji Kakiuchi)
(Tel: +81-3-3581-1848，5480,E-mail: cprcsec_at_jftc.go.jp (Please replace “_at_” with “@”, when you send to this e-mail address.）)
