Schedule

This page contains all of the following resources for each class meeting:

Content materials contains suggested readings, more details about assignments, math appendices, and other helpful resources. I suggest you view these before each class.
Slides are “Xaringan” presentations in html that can be opened in any browserYou can find a downloadable PDF in each respective class page
Practice problems we work on together in class to prepare for homeworks and exams
Assignments are generally 11:59 PM Sundays on Blackboard

Please note, the lesson numbers and topics (e.g. 1.1) are my design, and will not match up with the textbook!

Relevant materials (if applicable, icons will become links) will be posted before class meets.

I. Law and Economics	Content	Slides	Assignment
1.1 Law and Economics
1.2 Overview of Common Law
1.3 Review of Economics & Efficiency
1.4 Should the Law Be Efficient?
II. Property	Content	Slides	Assignment
2.1 Game Theory and Property Fundamentals
2.2 The Coase Theorem
2.3 Bargaining & Transaction Costs
2.4 Remedies: Property Rules vs. Liability Rules
2.5 Property Acquisition & Use
2.6 Intellectual Property
2.7 Regulation and Takings
Problem Set 1 due Wed Mar 24
III. Contracts	Content	Slides	Assignment
3.1 Bargain Theory of Contract
3.2 Efficient Breach
3.3 Invalidating Contracts
3.4 Breach Remedies
Problem Set 2 due Tues Apr 13
Midterm Exam due Tues Apr 20
IV. Torts	Content	Slides	Assignment
4.1 The Legal Theory of Tort Liability
4.2 An Economic Model of Precaution & Negligence
4.3 The Standard of Care
4.4 Products Liability
4.5 Criticisms & Alternatives to Tort Liability
Problem Set 3 due Sun May 9
V. Criminal Law	Content	Slides	Assignment
5.1 Crimes vs. Torts
5.2 Wrapping Up the Semester
Short Paper due May 14
Final Exam due May 21