Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony The Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony helped judges better understand the tools and techniques used by scientific and other expert witnesses. With a combination of lectures, panel discussions, and case studies, the program gave insight into how experts … Continue reading “Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony”
Introduction to Economics for Judges Introduction to Economics for Judges is an updated version of our long-running flagship program, the Economics Institute for Judges. The lecture program provided basic economic concepts which were reinforced by numerous applications to law and public policy.
The Judicial Seminar on American Law and the Political Economy of Economic Freedom 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 … Continue reading “Judicial Seminar on American Law and the Political Economy of Economic Freedom”
Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony The Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony helped judges better understand the tools and techniques used by scientific and other expert witnesses. With a combination of lectures, panel discussions, and case studies, the program gave insight into how experts … Continue reading “Judicial Symposium on Scientific Methodology and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony”
Forum on Capitalism & the Rule of Law in the Modern Era The social, legal, and economic conversation in the United States increasingly centers on “wokeness” and whether it is an appropriate metric for evaluating the soundness of policy. Is that wokeness driving social and economic changes that threaten to uproot core aspects of capitalism, … Continue reading “Forum on Capitalism & the Rule of Law in the Modern Era”
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 cases. … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
The Economics Institute 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 was emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
The Advanced Economics Institute for Judges on the Law of Decision-Making in the Face of Uncertainty: Risk, Litigation, Game Theory, and the Courts introduces judges, lawyers, and policy makers to game theory with an emphasis on practical applications. No background in math or economics is needed. Game theory is the study of human interaction. Specifically, … Continue reading “Advanced Economics Institute for Judges on the Law of Decision-Making in the Face of Uncertainty: Risk, Litigation, Game Theory, and the Courts”
The Economics Institute 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 was emphasized through the interactive analysis of numerous cases. Instructors … Continue reading “Economics Institute for Judges”
Workshop on the Law & Political Economy Project Saturday, March 15 – Sunday, March 17, 2025 Henderson Resort Destin, Florida The Law & Economics Center held the Workshop on the Law & Political Economy Project from Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. This … Continue reading “Workshop on the Law & Political Economy Project”
