The Law & Economics Center (LEC) at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School was founded by Henry G. Manne at the University of Miami in 1974. The LEC moved to Emory University in 1980, and then to George Mason in 1986 when Henry Manne became dean (that historic move is described here).

The headline event of the LEC’s 50th Anniversary is the Manne Madness Tournament – a competitive program that will identify and reward outstanding lecturers in the field of law and economics.

Federal and state judges evaluated the contestants. The goal was to have professors use economic concepts to analyze interesting legal and public policy issues in a manner that provides lasting impact on judges. Judges were asked to rate the professors on the preceding goal – with an appreciation of each professor’s style, substance, entertaining manner, ability to create a memorable learning experience, and humor in achieving that goal.

“ELITE EIGHT”– the top two lecturers from the Chicago Regional Tournament advanced to the Manne Madness Elite Eight Championship which will occur as a double-elimination final round of the tournament in December 2024 in Miami – the birthplace of the Law & Economics Center – at the famous (at least in Law & Economics circles) Eden Roc Hotel.

To see the full bracket and lecturers who have advanced to the Elite Eight Championship, please use the link below.

Questions? Please contact us at LECManne@gmu.edu or 773.993.2566.