Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

ECON 439 - TORTS, PROPERTY, AND CONTRACTS

Long Title: TORTS, PROPERTY, AND CONTRACTS
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECON 370
Description: 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.