Law and economics is one of the most influential schools of thought in modern law. The ideas propounded by the economic analysis of law are gaining increasing traction in court decisions and in legal policy. This course will examine the major contributions of law and economics in contract, tort, and property, as well as in other areas of law that may not initially appear to be amenable to economic reasoning. The course will also introduce students to basic tools from economics that are useful for all lawyers, regardless of specialty. The course does not require any background in economics and is designed to be fully accessible to all students.

Recommended for the Following Professional Pathways: General Practice—Litigation/Dispute Resolution; Transactional

1 credit