Course Description

LAWS 6318
Economic Analysis of Law
General Description:
Introduces the basic elements of economic theory and their application to legal problems. Emphasizes demand and utility, cost, and optimality.

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LAWS 6318-001

Instructor(s): Pierre Schlag

Credits: 3

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Mon,Wed   2:30 PM - 3:50 PM   WOLF 306

Description: Course Description Economic Analysis of Law.pdf

Textbook Info: Required Text: Robert D. Cooter & Thomas Ulen, Law and Economics (5th Edition) (Addison-Wesley 2007) (ISBN-13:978-0321336347) & Twen Postings. The Cooter and Ulen text is available from Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

First Assignment: For our first two classes, please read as follows in our textbook, Cooter & Ulen, Law and Economics (2007):

Monday: pp. 1-21

Wednesday: pp. 21-38