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Behavioral Economics, Law and Public Policy
LAW 2589

Jointly Offered with: Harvard Kennedy School as API 305

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Description

Analytical Paper Optional: All enrolled students have the option of completing a research paper of at least 20-25 pages, with faculty and peer review of a substantially complete draft. This paper can be used to satisfy the analytical paper requirement for J.D. students.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission is required. Please send your CV to Brenda Bee (bbee@law.harvard.edu).

Exam Type: No Exam

This seminar will explore a series of issues at the intersection of behavioral economics and public policy. Potential questions will involve climate change; energy efficiency; health care; and basic rights. There will be some discussion of paternalism and the implications of neuroscience as well.

Note: This seminar is jointly listed with FAS as ECON 2050 & HKS as API-305.

School Harvard Law School
Credits 2
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Department Law School
Course Component Seminar
Subject Law
Grading Basis HLS Graded