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Course unit
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PRIVATE LAW
EPP3049379, A.A. 2019/20
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
ECTS: details
Type |
Scientific-Disciplinary Sector |
Credits allocated |
Core courses |
IUS/02 |
Comparative Private Law |
6.0 |
Course unit organization
Period |
Second semester |
Year |
3rd Year |
Teaching method |
frontal |
Type of hours |
Credits |
Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
Lecture |
6.0 |
45 |
105.0 |
No turn |
Examination board
Examination board not defined
Prerequisites:
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Regular attendance at classes is highly recommended. |
Target skills and knowledge:
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The course is aimed at providing basic knowledge on Economic Analysis of Law and Law and Economics in order for students to reach a critical and economic-oriented perspective on private law. |
Examination methods:
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Written test. Depending on the circumstances, the exam session can consist of an oral assessment.
The possibility of an alternative exam will be granted only to those who have attended classes. |
Assessment criteria:
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The possibility of an early exam session will be granted only to those who have attended classes. |
Course unit contents:
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-Introduction: role and functions of the Economic Analysis of Law (EAL). Comparative overview on common law- civil law systems
-Differences between Law and Economics and Economic Analysis of Law (G. Calabresi). Epistemological value of the "Law and..." approach.
-Interrelations with the civil law tradition (Italian civil code).
- Coase thought, theorem and its variants. Property rules and liability rules.
-Tort of Nuisance and model rules by Calabresi and Melamed.
- Breach of contract and remedial tools
-Civil liability: typologies and quantification of damages
-Taste, values and merit goods. Commodification and commandification (G. Calabresi) |
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
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Lessons and seminars will be supported by multimedia tools, interactive debate and individuals or groups items of work. As a requirement of this course you will need to select a topic for a term paper based on cases and materials provided on the e-learning platform. |
Additional notes about suggested reading:
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All the students are recommended to read carefully the files uploaded into the e-learning platform in order to better prepare the exam. |
Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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Nicola Brutti, Diritto privato comparato: letture interdisciplinari. Torino: Giappichelli, 2019. Parte I (solo cap. 6, 6.1, 6.2 e 9.6), Parti II e III tutte.
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Innovative teaching methods: Teaching and learning strategies
- Problem based learning
- Case study
- Interactive lecturing
- Working in group
- Story telling
- Problem solving
- Concept maps
- Use of online videos
Innovative teaching methods: Software or applications used
- Moodle (files, quizzes, workshops, ...)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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