Sylabus
Introduction to alternative dispute resolution. Convention on the International Sale of Goods
Negotiation skills: theory and practice I
Negotiation skills: theory and practice II
Negotiation skills: Logical fallacies and how to use/spot them
Harvard Negotiation Game
Mediation
International Commercial Arbitration I
International Commercial Arbitration II
Investment Arbitration: theory
Investment Arbitration: real case studies
Investment Arbitration: Moot Court
Role of Economists in Dispute Resolution Practice
Final Exam
Anotace
Where economics meets law…
The purpose of this course is to introduce the fascinating world of business disputes. We will be discussing and practising different ways to resolve business disputes, including mainly negotiation, mediation and arbitration. The area of business resolution is cross-sectional combining aspects of economics, law and even soft skills such as effective communication.
As we believe that academics can only provide a part of the story, we have invited leading practitioners in the field to talk about real cases and advise on how to handle practical issues once a corporation is involved in a dispute. The course can be beneficial to students who aspire to work in financial or management roles and want to understand the theory and practise behind alternative dispute resolution practises.
The course is largely interactive with several simulation exercises. No explicit prior knowledge is needed, but we do require active participation.