Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2İKT625Law and Economics3+0+03619.02.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Doctorate's Degree
Department / Program Economics (PhD)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce the economic analysis of law, evaluate the effects of legal regulations on efficiency, welfare, and behavior, and analyze the interdisciplinary relationship between law and economics.
Course Content The course covers fundamental concepts of law and economics, property rights, contract theory, tort law, economic analysis of public law and regulation, economics of crime and punishment, competition law, behavioral law and economics, institutional structures, and economic performance.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, discussions, case studies, and student presentations. Students are expected to review relevant materials before each class.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Research Assist. M. Talha Şen
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Cooter, R., & Ulen, T. (2016). Law and Economics. Pearson.
Posner, R. A. (2014). Economic Analysis of Law. Wolters Kluwer.
Course Notes Regular attendance is mandatory; students are expected to complete pre-class preparation and participate in in-class activities and assigned tasks on time.

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Field %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 6 8 48
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 96

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the basic concepts of law and economics.
2 Evaluate legal regulations from an economic efficiency perspective.
3 Analyze the economic consequences of property rights and contracts.
4 Interpret the impact of legal institutions on economic behavior.
5 Assess welfare effects of legal policies.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to law and economics The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
2 Economic analysis methodology The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
3 Theory of property rights The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
4 Contract theory and economics The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
5 Tort law and economic efficiency The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
6 Law, transaction costs, institutions The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
7 Public law and regulation The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
8 Midterm Exam
9 Economics of crime and punishment The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
10 Competition law and markets The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
11 Environmental law and economics The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
12 Behavioral law and economics The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
13 Institutions and development The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
14 Welfare effects of legal policies The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
15 Country cases and presentations The topics covered are read from books and other sources. Reference Books
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1
All 3
C1 3
C2 3
C3 3
C4 3
C5 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant