Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Economics

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group II

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): ECON 211 AND ECON 370

Description: ECONOMICS OF THE LAW I ***** DISTRIBUTION COURSE GROUP 2 ***** Fall: Exploration of the role of economics in understanding the legal system. Includes applications to contracts, property, rights, and torts and crime. Spring: The course will address the role of economics in understanding the legal system, in particular, understanding how the law allocates entitlements and risk in property, tort and contract law. This course is primarily intended for students who are considering attending law school and uses instruction methods appropriate for that goal. Grading will be based substantially on a major paper, as well as, class participation. ***** Prerequisites: ECON 211, 370, and permission of the instructor. Students wishing to enroll in this course should submit a one-page statement to the instructor explaining their interest in the course. ***** Enrollment limited to 25.