Law and Economics of Business Law

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course will introduce students to the economic analysis of business law. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of private law, including contracts, property, and remedies. They will then learn the basic tools of law and economics. With those skills they will explore the law of for-profit businesses, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate bankruptcy. Students may use this course to satisfy the microeconomics method requirement for the business economics specialization.