Law and Economics

3 units · Undergraduate

This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Law and Economics, which uses the economic way of thinking to develop an understanding of the law and the Anglo-American legal system. The course explores core topics in law (e.g. property, contracts, torts, crime), broader issues related to the judicial and legislative process, and constitutional political economy. Prereq: Econ 2001.01, 2001.03H, 2002.01 or 2002.03H; or permission of instructor.