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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
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 
 
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