ECON 225
Fall 2005
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01
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The course uses economic analysis as a way of understanding the structure and evolution of the legal system. Selected rules and institutional forms drawn from the common law of property, contract, tort and crime are studied as evolved responses to particular issues that were points of dispute in litigation. Scholarly sources in law and economic theory describing the evolution of common law norms will be referenced throughout the course. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON-MN)(ECON) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
A required textbook in the field of law and economics will ge augmented with many articles made available through electronic reserves (ERes). Most readings are drawn from economic sources; some will specifically address case law.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three graded essays, each 6-8 pages. No final examination. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Please note that if you do not match one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override. |
| Instructor(s): Schap,David Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 13 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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