Can economics improve judicial decision-making?
In the Case Analysis Seminar for Judges, participants examine how economic tools can help courts understand, analyze, and, at times, resolve legal issues using discussion-based analysis of litigated cases drawn from a variety of legal fields.
Led by Scalia Law School faculty, judges examine cases in which courts deployed economic tools effectively, cases that misunderstood or misapplied economics, and still other cases that failed to consider the economic or unintended consequences of their analyses or conclusions.
As part of the program, judges will brief, present, and engage in substantive discussion of the economic principles applied to the legal issues that shaped these cases.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for state and federal judges across all docket types. No background in economics is required or assumed. It is particularly valuable for judges interested in strengthening their ability to evaluate economic reasoning, assess expert testimony, and consider the incentives and consequences that legal rules and judicial decisions may create.
Questions? Contact [email protected] or 703-993-2566