ECON0226A-F11
Law and Economics
Law and Economics
In this course we will use the tools of economics to analyze legal institutions and examine the way that the law influences incentives and behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on how economics informs law in the areas of property, contracts and torts (accidents). Much attention will also be given to the evolution of the law and the extent to which this evolution promotes or discourages economic efficiency. (ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we will use the tools of economics to analyze legal institutions and examine the way that the law influences incentives and behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on how economics informs law in the areas of property, contracts and torts (accidents). Much attention will also be given to the evolution of the law and the extent to which this evolution promotes or discourages economic efficiency. (ECON 0155) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2011
- Location:
- Axinn Center 219(AXN 219)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Sep 12, 2011 to Dec 9, 2011)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- David Chavanne
- Subject:
- Economics
- Department:
- Economics
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92760
- Subject Code:
- ECON
- Course Number:
- 0226
- Section Identifier:
- A