Prerequisite: None

Exam Type: No Exam

This seminar will provide students with exposure to ongoing research in the economic analysis of law. At most of the meetings, invited speakers from Harvard and other universities will present works in progress. Students are required to submit, before sessions, brief written comments on the papers to be presented.

Enrollment in either or both terms is permitted. Some background in economics or law and economics is helpful; however, knowledge of technical economics is unnecessary.

Note: Two evening sessions from 6pm to 9pm will be held during the term. Scheduling information will be provided by the instructors.

Textbook(s):

Shavell, Steven, Foundations of Economic Analysis of Law, Harvard Press, 2004 (Recommended/optional)

Posner, Richard, Economic Analysis of Law, Aspen Casebook Series, 2014 (Recommended/optional)