The Economics Institute for Judges addressed fundamental issues that are often at the heart of legal disputes. Through intensive classroom lectures and discussions, judges were given a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines was emphasized through the analysis of numerous cases.
The Beaver Creek Colloquium was held from Sunday, June 6 to Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Public Law: Economic Concepts and Cases focused on the application of economic concepts to numerous areas of public law. Topics for discussion included market imperfections; taxation; risk and cost-benefit analysis; employment and labor law; crime and punishment; environmental policy; economic liberties; climate change and public nuisance; and political speech. The course format included a mixture … Continue reading “Public Law: Economic Concepts and Cases”
The Judicial Seminar on American Law and the Political Economy of Economic Freedom is a NEW 2021 offering from the Law & Economics Center at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. Against the backdrop of fundamental principles regarding the maintenance of economic freedom, the proper limits of government authority, and capitalism unhindered by arbitrary … Continue reading “Judicial Seminar on American Law and the Political Economy of Economic Freedom”
The Advanced Law & Economics Institute built on the concepts learned in our Economics Institutes for Judges, providing more in depth coverage and included advanced topics in areas such as accounting, finance, environmental economics, and scientific methodology.
The Judicial Seminar on the Political Economy of Economic Freedom is a NEW 2021 offering from the Law & Economics Center at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. Against the backdrop of fundamental principles regarding the maintenance of economic freedom, the proper limits of government authority, and capitalism unhindered by arbitrary or expansive power, potential … Continue reading “Judicial Seminar on the Political Economy of Economic Freedom”
Forum on the Economic & Legal Foundations of Capitalism, with Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith Cosponsored with the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy In the rush to solve complex emerging problems, there is always a risk of forgetting simple truths and fundamental insights from the past that are still critically relevant today. The Forum … Continue reading “Forum on the Economic & Legal Foundations of Capitalism, with Nobel Laureate Vernon Smith; Cosponsored with the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy”
The Sage Lodge Colloquium was held from Sunday, September 26 to Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Sage Lodge in Pray, Montana.
The Economics Institute for Judges is the LEC’s flagship program. It addressed fundamental economic issues that are often at the heart of legal disputes. Through intensive classroom lectures and discussions, judges were given a solid grounding in economics, finance, and statistics. The practical relevance of these disciplines is emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
The Judicial Seminar on the Political Economy of Economic Freedom is a NEW 2021 offering from the Law & Economics Center at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. Against the backdrop of fundamental principles regarding the maintenance of economic freedom, the proper limits of government authority, and capitalism unhindered by arbitrary or expansive power, potential … Continue reading “Judicial Seminar on the Political Economy of Economic Freedom”
