Economic analisys of law

Study:	Civil Law - 9. semester Commercial Law - 9. semester Constitutional-Administrative - 9. semester Criminal Law - 9. semester International Law - 9. semester The European Union Law - 9. semester
Code:	150198
ECTS:	4.0
Course coordinators:	prof. dr. sc. Ozren Pilipović prof. dr. sc. Nenad Rančić
Exam dates:	26. 06. 2023. 10. 07. 2023. 28. 08. 2023. 11. 09. 2023. Exam registration: Studomat

Literature:
Cooter, R., Ulen, T.; Law and Economics, 5th edition; Addison-Wesley, (2008), str Posner, R; Economic Analysis of Law, 7th edition; Wolters Kluwer Law Business (2007), str

Description:

Introduction to key theories, concepts, tools of economic analysis of law, as well as investigation into their relevance to contemporary social and legal issues, by examining the key components of national and international legal systems, with the focus on differences between american and european approach to the same issues. Although certain important and rather complex economic issues are discussed during the course, it does not require a background in economics. Rather, the course aims to help in understanding the nature of the relationship between the law and the economics in the evolution of contemporary legal systems. The course is built with a balance of historical and theoretical approaches in the study of practical issues, such as transaction costs, externalities, competition, game theory, welfare state and public choice theory.

Practical and Generic Skills:

After successfully mastering the course, students will be able to:

- publicly present learning outcomes;

- express themselves in a clear, adequately structured text explaining their standpoints;

- develop communication skills;

- participate in team work

Matching Assessments to Learning Outcomes:

Classes in Economic analysis of Law are conducted as a continuous and proactive learning process in which the emphasis is placed on interaction.

- In that manner a constant two-way communicatiuon is ensured, which stimulated students' engagement and permanent acquisition of learning outcomes.

- Apart from regular consultations with Chair members, student assistants are also available to students in all classes and seminars

- Modern audio-visual contents are used in class.

- Several times per semester guest lecturers are invited in order to transfer current and practical knowledge to students and motivate their critical evaluation of events and active mastering- of learning materials.

- Depending on time availability, visits to relevant institutions will be organised.

Examination

In accordance with the Bologna process application, stuidents' work will be monitored and evaluated throughout semester

Compulsory written and optional oral examination

Consultations schedule:

prof. dr. sc. Ozren Pilipović:
Thursday 12- 1 30 PM
Location: Tkalčićeva 48-50, room Tkalčićeva 48-50
prof. dr. sc. Nenad Rančić:
Tuesday 1 PM
Location: Tkalčićeva 48-50, room xx

Lecturer in charge	Consultations	Location
prof. dr. sc. Ozren Pilipović	Thursday 12- 1 30 PM	Tkalčićeva 48-50, room Tkalčićeva 48-50
prof. dr. sc. Nenad Rančić	Tuesday 1 PM	Tkalčićeva 48-50, room xx