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Disciplinary Perspectives & Law
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An Economic-Analysis of Threats and Their Illegality: Blackmail, Extortion, and Robbery
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, An Economic Analysis of Threats and Their Illegality: Blackmail, Extortion, and Robbery, 141 U. Pa. L. Rev. 1877 (1993).
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When Is Compliance with the Law Socially Desirable?
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, When Is Compliance with the Law Socially Desirable?, 41 J. Legal Stud. 1 (2012).
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Uncertainty Over Causation and the Determination of Civil Liability
January 25, 2024
Stevem Shavell, Uncertainty Over Causation and the Determination of Civil Liability, 28 J.L. & Econ. 587 (1985).
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Steven Shavell, Criminal Law and the Optimal use of Nonmonetary Sanctions as a Deterrent, 85 Colum. L. Rev. 1232 (1985).
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The Fundamental Divergence Between the Private and the Social Motive to Use the Legal System
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, The Fundamental Divergence Between the Private and the Social Motive to Use the Legal System, 26 J. Legal Stud. 575 (1997).
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The Appeals Process as a Means of Error Correction
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, The Appeals Process as a Means of Error Correction, 24 J. Legal Stud. 379 (1995).
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An Economic Analysis of Altruism and Deferred Gifts
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, An Economic Analysis of Altruism and Deferred Gifts, 20 J. Legal Stud. 401 (1991).
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A Model of Optimal Incapacitation
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, A Model of Optimal Incapacitation, 77 Am. Econ. Rev. 107 (1987).
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A Model of the Optimal Use of Liability and Safety Regulation
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, A Model of the Optimal Use of Liability and Safety Regulation, 15 Rand J. Econ. 271 (1984).
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A Note on Efficiency vs. Distributional Equity in Legal Rulemaking: Should Distributional Equity Matter Given Optimal Income Taxation?
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, A Note on Efficiency vs. Distributional Equity in Legal Rulemaking: Should Distributional Equity Matter Given Optimal Income Taxation?, 71 Am. Econ. Rev. (Papers…
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Suit versus Settlement When Parties Seek Nonmonetary Judgments
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Suit versus Settlement When Parties Seek Nonmonetary Judgments, 22 J. Legal Stud. 1 (1993).
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Acquisition and Disclosure of Information Prior to Sale
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Acquisition and Disclosure of Information Prior to Sale, 25 RAND J. Econ. 20 (1994).
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Legal Advice About Contemplated Acts: The Decision to Obtain Advice, Its Social Desirability, and Protection of Confidentiality
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Legal Advice About Contemplated Acts: The Decision to Obtain Advice, Its Social Desirability, and Protection of Confidentiality, 17 J. Legal Stud. 123 (1988).
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The Appeals Process and Adjudicator Incentives
January 25, 2024
Steven M. Shavell, The Appeals Process and Adjudicator Incentives, 35 J. Legal Stud. 1 (2006).
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Suit, Settlement, and Trial: A Theoretical Analysis under Alternative Methods for the Allocation of Legal Costs
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Suit, Settlement, and Trial: A Theoretical Analysis under Alternative Methods for the Allocation of Legal Costs, 11 J. Legal Stud. 55 (1982).
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: An Economic Analysis
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Alternative Dispute Resolution: An Economic Analysis, 24 J. Legal Stud. 1 (1995).
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Steven Shavell, A General Rationale for a Governmental Role in the Relief of Large Risks, 49 J. Risk & Uncertainty 213 (2014).
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Specific Versus General Enforcement of Law
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Specific Versus General Enforcement of Law, 99 J. Pol. Econ. 1088 (1991).
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The Advantage of Focusing Law Enforcement Effort
January 25, 2024
Henrik Lando & Steven Shavell, The Advantage of Focusing Law Enforcement Effort, 24 Int’l Rev. L. & Econ. 209 (2004).
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Liability for Harm Versus Regulation of Safety
January 25, 2024
Steven Shavell, Liability for Harm versus Regulation of Safety, 13 J. Legal Stud. 357 (1984).
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The Theory of Public Enforcement of Law
January 25, 2024
A. Mitchell Polinsky & Steven Shavell, The Theory of Public Enforcement of Law, in 1 Handbook of Law and Economics 403 (A. Mitchell Polinsky &…