＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to basic economic principles by considering the application of economic theory in the analysis of legal systems. No prior knowledge of either economic or legal concepts is required. We will cover economic concepts such as marginal analysis, opportunity cost, efficiency, equity, risk, and the Coase Theorem. These concepts will be applied to various legal topics, such as, property, contracts, liability, fines, and litigation. Classes will involve student-led discussions of assigned reading material.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to learn basic economic principles through a discussion-based study of economic concepts as they relate to the law. At the end of this course students will have a broader understanding of how economics relates to the decisions they are confronted with on a day-to-day basis.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Assignments）
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Week 1
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（内容/ Contents）
Course Introduction
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 1
(minimum 15 minutes)
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Week 2
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Efficiency and Equity, The Coase Theorem
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapters 2 and 3
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 3
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（内容/ Contents）
Nuisance Law
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 4
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 4
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Breach of Contract
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 5
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 5
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Automobile Accidents
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 6
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 6
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Risk Bearing and Insurance, Breach of Contract Again
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 7 and 8
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 7
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Automobile Accidents Again
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 9
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 8
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（内容/ Contents）
Law Enforcement Using Fines
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 10
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 9
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Law Enforcement Using Imprisonment
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 11
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 10
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（内容/ Contents）
Competitive Markets, and Pollution Control
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapters 12 and 13
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 11
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（内容/ Contents）
Products Liability
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 14
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 12
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（内容/ Contents）
Principle-Agent Liability
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 15
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 13
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Suit, Settlement, and Trial
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 16
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 14
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Efficiency and Equity Reconsidered
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（授業時間外の学習/ Assignments）
Read Chapter 17
(minimum 45 minutes)
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Week 15
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（内容/ Contents）
Group Presentations
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Course Requirements and Assignments
a) Students are required to attend at least 80% of classes and submit a sheet with three questions concerning the assigned readings at the beginning of each class. Students will be evaluated on their level of preparation and participation in discussions.
b) Students will take turns leading discussions either individually or in pairs.
c) Each student will participate in a group presentation at the end of term.
d) Each student will submit a short paper about his or her group's presentation.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance and Participation
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25%
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Students are required to participate in in-class discussions, including asking and answering questions and making general comments.
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Individual Presentations
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30%
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Students present assigned material from the course textbook in a lecture-style format without the aid of powerpoint.
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Group Presentations
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30%
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Students work in small groups outside of class to complete and present a small novel project that applies the course material to an everyday issue.
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Short Paper
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15%
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Each student submits a short paper detailing the project that they completed for the group presentation.
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Classroom Policies
As this is a discussion-based class, students are expected to arrive prepared and on time. Common courtesy is expected at all times. Turn off cell phones and Internet connections. Any student disturbing the discussion will be asked to leave the room. Points will be deducted for class disturbances and tardiness at the discretion of the instructor.
＜テキスト/Textbook＞
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A Mitchell Polinsky
, An Introduction to Law and Economics
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Fourth Edition
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(Apsen Publishers, 2011)
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＜備考/Remarks＞
INSTRUCTOR: Colin DAVIS
OFFICE: SK323
TELEPHONE: 251-4971
EMAIL: cdavis@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
OFFICE HOURS: to be announced
Note: This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions.
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