ECON 833 - Law and Economics

Institution:

Trinity College

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Description:

In this course, students will learn the techniques developed by the branch of economics known as law and economics. The efficiency of the law on torts, contracts, property and criminal behavior will be evaluated using economic analysis. Topics will include but are not limited to the following: use of the negligence standard, products liability, efficient breach, limitations on the rights of contract, pollution control, intellectual property rights, government takings, victimless crime, capital punishment and the necessity of criminal law. Prerequisite: Economics 803 and for undergraduates a C- or better in Economics 301 and Permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Seminar

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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