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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 |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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LAWS3447 |
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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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