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This entry is from Winter semester 2020/21 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.
Introduction to Law and Economics
(dt. Einführung in Law and Economics)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture, recitation class, 180 hours (attendance: 56 hours, preparation and follow-up: 56 hours, exam preparation: 68 hours) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
6 CP Course requirement(s): Examination type: Written examination or term paper or presentation |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Economics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each summer semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Tim Friehe |
Contents
Economic analysis of liability, contract, and criminal law; theory of litigation.
Qualification Goals
Upon completion of the module, students will be able to,
(1) apply basic models of economic analysis of law to case studies; and
(2) evaluate various institutional solutions to problem situations.
Prerequisites
None.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Economics.
When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.
The module is assigned to the focus area Economics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.
Recommended Reading
(not specified)
Please note:
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- Summer 2018
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- Summer 2021
- Winter 2021/22
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