Specialization in Law and Economics

The Institute of Law and Economics is the central contact point for all questions concerning the specialisation "Economic Analysis of Law".

In the United States, as in many other countries, the economic analysis of law (Law & Economics) is an integral part of university education today. The economic analysis of law is used to assess the effects of legal rules upon human behaviour. Frequently, considerable deviations from the will of the parties or the legislator become apparent. Knowledge of legal economics has therefore become indispensable for lawyers involved in contract drafting, legislation or case law. Our experience shows that graduates with good legal and economic knowledge are very successful in the job market.

Since 2005, the University of Hamburg has been offering the special area of "Economic Analysis of Law". Hamburg is thus a pioneer in Germany and is catching up internationally. The focus area is managed by the Institute of Law and Economics. The courses offered include: 

• Introduction to Economics
• Corporate Finance
• The economic analysis of civil law
• The economic analysis of corporate law
• The economic analysis of constitutions, etc.

More detailed information on the specialisation area can be found in the following brochure (PDF, last updated: June 2018).

Further information (PDF)

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