Law & Economics
The summer course in Law & Economics provides an introduction to Law and Economics, including its relation to political economy and public policy.

Law & Economics is given as an elective course within the framework of the summer programme at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. Read more about the Summer Programme at SULaw on the following page:
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to Law and Economics, including its relation to political economy and public policy. The seminars explore key concepts that form the foundation of Law and Economics as a field of study, some of its different perspectives and potential limits. They aim at practical aspects, with a particular focus on how to deal with tensions between public and private interests. The seminars also deal with other fields and their relation with Law and Economics through the analysis of selected articles and case studies.
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Course structure
Follow the link below to read more about the course details.
Syllabus - Law & EconomicsTeaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Discussions are based on chosen texts which are sent in advance to registered students. The language of instruction is English.
Assessment
Examination is conducted through active participation at all teaching and a home exam.
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
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Learning platform
During the course, registered students will receive additional course information on the Athena learning platform.
https://athena.itslearning.com/
The DepartementRead more about education at the Department of Law at Stockholm University on our homepage.
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Contact
Questions regarding our summer courses are answered by our Office of International Affairs.
Summer Programme- Visiting address
Frescati Campus, Södra huset, Building C, floor 4
- Office hours
Reception hour Tue & Thu, 12.30PM-2PM.
NOTE: no reception hour on campus for the time being, only on Zoom. Prebooked meetings only, max 15 min/person. Book meeting by email at the latest the day before.
- Phone hours
Tue & Thu 9AM-10AM.
- Irregular office hours
No reception or telephone hours on 12 May or between 25 May-7 June 10. Please email us instead.