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Academic Year 2003/2004

Economic Analysis and the Law
ECON 225 SP

The course examines the scientific value and methodology of economic analysis as a way of understanding the structure and evolution of the legal system. Selected rules and institutional forms drawn from the common law of tort, property, contract and crime are studied as evolved responses to particular kinds of market failures; scholarly sources in both law and economic theory are used extensively throughout the course.

MAJOR READINGS

All readings on reserve. Drawn from economic sources (authors such as R.H. Coase, and F. A. Hayek) as well as legal and judicial writing. Substantial readings in case law. Textbooks to be determined.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three graded essays, each 6-8 pages. No final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Please note that if you do not match one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 OR (ECON111 AND ECON112) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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