Class Analysis of Law

The curricular unit of economic analysis of law focuses on the most significant  aspects of the principles of economic analysis that are used to study areas of law suche as Property, Extra-contractual Civil Liability, Contracts, Business, Competition and Crime. The main goal of this curricular unit is to provide students with a global and in-depth knowledge of issues related to the intersection of new frameworks of economic analysis of law in traditional figures of law, fundamentally providing them with a list of themes and some points of questioning.

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1. Introducition: economic analysis of law; 2. Doctrinal propositions and principles of economic analysis 3. Legal framework (governance, ownership, contract/liability, regulation); 4. Risk allocation and management; 5. Accountability and corrective justice; 6. Ethics, efficiency and justice; 7. Economic theory of the contract; 8. Theory of organizations.

The course will be teached with a balance between theorical-practical exposition of topics by professor and dialogue with and between students. The course is not meant to be a personal monologue. During classes students are encouraged to ask questions, give their opinion in relevant subjects and participate in case-solving classes. Presenting assignments is also a very important learning tool. Attendance of seminars on a regular, continual basis is highly recommended. That’s really important for a good acquisition of knowledge and good results at the final exam. Students grading may result from the evaluation of two or one of three elements: a written essay and in class participation or a final exam. Students may choose to write an essay on a particular subject. A list of suggestions will be available, but students may choose a different subject. The professor will be available to discuss the subject choice.

- Rodrigues, V. (2016), Análise Económica do Direito, 2ªed., Almedina. - Araújo, F. (2008), Análise Económica do Direito - Programa e Guia de Estudo, Almedina. - Calabresi, G. e Melamed, A.D. (1972), “Property Rules, Liability Rules and Inalienability: One View of the Cathedral”, Harvard Law Review, 85 (6), pp. 1089-1128. - Coese, R. (1988), The Firm, the Market and the Law, University of Chicago Press.