Economics 394LI - Law and Economics
Fall
2016
01
3.00
Russell Janis
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
73926
In this course, we will look at the legal system as an economic system, where penalties and damages act as prices for various activities. We will ask whether the enforcement of legal rules leads to an efficient allocation of resources. Much of the focus of the course will be on property, contract and tort law. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Econ majors.
This class is open to Seniors and Juniors whose primary major is in Economics only. PreReq:Econ 103 or Res-Ec 102 Seats in ECON 306, 394CI, 394FI, and 394LI will be available ONLY to primary Economics majors with graduation dates of Fall 2016 or Winter/Spring/Summer 2017.
May be used to fulfill IE requirement for Econ primary majors.
Department Consent only: students must attend class and sign up on in-class waiting list to be considered for enrollment.
May be used to fulfill IE requirement for Econ primary majors.
Department Consent only: students must attend class and sign up on in-class waiting list to be considered for enrollment.