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LAWS5147: Law and Economics

2024 unit information

This unit introduces students to the historical foundations and contemporary problems of economic analyses of law. The first part introduces the modern development of economic thought and its relationship to law. Topics include classical political economy versus Marxist critiques, and 'law and economics' versus Critical Legal Studies. The second part surveys contemporary debates over law and economics. Topics include the notion of 'private property', and law and political economy.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Law School

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Law
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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LAWS3447
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Analyse and synthesise theories of the law and economics.
  • LO2. Evaluate and apply different theories of law and economics, and so further develop critical reading and writing skills to interpret and transmit knowledge in an essay format.
  • LO3. Critically reflect in groups on the readings through class discussion exercises.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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