Law and economics

A field born at the University of Chicago Law School in the early 20th century, law and economics has transformed nearly every area of law, including constitutional law, election law, immigration law and international law. The field has grown with seminal contributions from Nobel Prize winners Ronald Coase, Gary Becker and George Stigler, as well as Judge Richard Posner, William Landes, Douglas Baird and Saul Levmore. 

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Scholars in law and economics debate impact of new interest rate benchmark

Why the Android Antitrust Case May Not Trouble Google Android

Why the Android Antitrust Case May Not Trouble Google

<p>Prof. Randal C. Picker discusses antitrust actions in an age of rapid technological advancement</p>


What to Expect When Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy Cambridge Analytica

What to Expect When Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy

<p>Profs. Douglas Baird and Anthony J. Casey discuss future of Cambridge Analytica</p>


New York Law Journal

Study points to importance of subsidy structure in Affordable Care Act

Study points to importance of subsidy structure in Affordable Care Act

Thomas J. Miles appointed dean of University of Chicago Law School Thomas J. Miles

Thomas J. Miles appointed dean of University of Chicago Law School

International scholars gain new perspective at the Summer Institute in Law and Economics

International scholars gain new perspective at the Summer Institute in Law and Economics

Ronald H. Coase, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 102 Coase

Ronald H. Coase, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 102

<p>'Accidental' economist remembered as one of the most influential scholars in field</p>


Sandors make major gift to Law School; Coase-Sandor Institute named to honor mentor

Sandors make major gift to Law School; Coase-Sandor Institute named to honor mentor

The line between ‘aggressive’ and ‘evil’ Jon Leibowitz

The line between ‘aggressive’ and ‘evil’

<p>Prof. Randal Picker says FTC's finding in Google antitrust case regarding search engine results and compeition is 'huge victory' for company</p>


Ronald Coase still stirs debate at 101 Coase

Ronald Coase still stirs debate at 101

<p>With a new book on China’s economy, Nobel laureate maintains flair for unconventional ideas.</p>


Sarah Galer

Edward Morrison, leading bankruptcy scholar, to join Law School faculty Edward Morrison

Edward Morrison, leading bankruptcy scholar, to join Law School faculty