Economic Analysis of Law
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Economic Analysis of Law is a foundational legal theory book by Richard Posner that applies microeconomic principles to understand and evaluate legal rules and institutions.
All labels observed (1)
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| Economic Analysis of Law canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2724537 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Economic Analysis of Law Context triple: [Richard Posner, notableWork, Economic Analysis of Law]
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A.
law and economics movement
The law and economics movement is an intellectual approach to legal theory that applies economic principles and methods—especially those associated with the Chicago School—to analyze and shape laws, legal institutions, and judicial decisions.
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B.
History of Economic Analysis
History of Economic Analysis is a comprehensive, posthumously published survey of the development of economic thought, written by economist Joseph Schumpeter.
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C.
Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics
The Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics is a research center at the University of Chicago Law School dedicated to advancing the study and application of economic principles in legal scholarship and policy.
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D.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
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E.
Economic Policy: Principles and Design
"Economic Policy: Principles and Design" is a foundational economics book by Jan Tinbergen that systematically develops the theory and methodology of designing and implementing effective economic policies.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Economic Analysis of Law Target entity description: Economic Analysis of Law is a foundational legal theory book by Richard Posner that applies microeconomic principles to understand and evaluate legal rules and institutions.
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A.
law and economics movement
The law and economics movement is an intellectual approach to legal theory that applies economic principles and methods—especially those associated with the Chicago School—to analyze and shape laws, legal institutions, and judicial decisions.
-
B.
History of Economic Analysis
History of Economic Analysis is a comprehensive, posthumously published survey of the development of economic thought, written by economist Joseph Schumpeter.
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C.
Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics
The Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics is a research center at the University of Chicago Law School dedicated to advancing the study and application of economic principles in legal scholarship and policy.
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D.
The Paradoxes of Legal Science
The Paradoxes of Legal Science is a 1928 jurisprudential treatise by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo that explores the philosophical tensions and logical contradictions within legal reasoning and doctrine.
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E.
Economic Policy: Principles and Design
"Economic Policy: Principles and Design" is a foundational economics book by Jan Tinbergen that systematically develops the theory and methodology of designing and implementing effective economic policies.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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law and economics literature ⓘ legal theory book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
evaluate legal institutions in terms of efficiency
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explain legal rules using economic reasoning ⓘ predict effects of legal rules on behavior ⓘ |
| appliesConcept |
Coase theorem
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Kaldor–Hicks efficiency ⓘ
linked to:
Hicks–Kaldor compensation criterion
cost–benefit analysis ⓘ efficiency ⓘ incentives ⓘ rational choice theory ⓘ transaction costs ⓘ wealth maximization ⓘ |
| author |
Richard A. Posner
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linked to:
Judge Richard Posner
Richard Posner ⓘ
linked to:
Judge Richard Posner
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| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| describedAs |
foundational text in law and economics
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influential legal theory work ⓘ |
| field |
economic theory
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legal studies ⓘ |
| hasEdition |
first edition
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subsequent revised editions ⓘ |
| influencedField |
judicial reasoning about efficiency
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law and economics scholarship ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
antitrust law
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common law ⓘ contract law ⓘ criminal law ⓘ economic analysis of legal rules ⓘ efficiency in law ⓘ family law ⓘ law and economics ⓘ legal theory ⓘ microeconomics ⓘ procedure ⓘ property law ⓘ public law ⓘ tort law ⓘ |
| notableFor |
emphasis on efficiency as a normative criterion
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interdisciplinary approach combining law and economics ⓘ systematic application of microeconomics to law ⓘ |
| theoreticalFramework |
microeconomic analysis
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neoclassical economics ⓘ |
| usedAs |
law school textbook
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reference work for legal scholars ⓘ |
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Subject: Economic Analysis of Law Description of subject: Economic Analysis of Law is a foundational legal theory book by Richard Posner that applies microeconomic principles to understand and evaluate legal rules and institutions.
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