Law and Economics Workshop
The workshop provides faculty, students, and Olin Fellows an opportunity to discuss ongoing research in economic analysis of law. At each weekly meeting, an invited speaker from either the University of Michigan or from other law schools will present their work in progress. The workshop is organized by Professors Alicia J. Davis and JJ Prescott. It meets Thursday afternoon in room 236 Hutchins Hall from 3:40 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted below. (Please note schedule is subject to change)
Fall 2008 Schedule
| september 4, 2008 |
First day of Workshop - No speaker
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| september 11, 2008 |
Max Schanzenbach, Northwestern
The Impact of Tort Reform on Private Health Insurance Coverage |
| september 18, 2008 |
Matt Stephenson, Harvard
Political Accountability under Alternative Institutional Regimes |
| september 25, 2008 |
John Pfaff, Fordham
The Myths and Realities of Correctional Severity: Evidence from the National Corrections Reporting Program |
| october 2, 2008 |
David Gilo, Tel Aviv
Liability for Insufficient Risks |
| october 9, 2008 |
Lisa Cook, Michigan State
Domestic Terrorism and Economic Activity: Evidence from African American Patents, 1870 to 1940 |
| october 16, 2008 |
Bernard Black, Texas
The Impact of Early Settlement Offers: Evidence from Texas Malpractice Cases |
| october 23, 2008 |
Eric Talley, Berkeley
Public Ownership, Firm Governance, and Litigation Risk |
| october 30, 2008 |
Dan Klerman, USC
Legal Origin and Economic Growth |
| november 6, 2008 |
Justin Wolfers, Penn
Underestimating Female CEOs |
| november 13, 2008 |
Steve Choi, NYU
Motions for Lead Plaintiff in Securities Class Actions |
| november 20, 2008 |
Jennifer Arlen, NYU
The Inefficiency of Contractual Liability for Medical Malpractice |
| december 4, 2008 |
Steve Shavell, Harvard
On the Design of the Appeals Process: The Optimal Use of Discretionary Review vs. Direct Appeal |