Theory (Alessandro Riboni)

Possible topics:

• Models of bargaining; 
• Legal institutions; 
• Conflict resolution.

Evidence (Jillian Grennan and Tara Slough)

Possible topics:

Broadly speaking, papers applying economic theory and quantitative methods in order to explain economic and institutional change are welcome.  In approaching economic change, papers need not be confined purely to economics but rather papers that try to integrate the broader social sciences, law, and cognitive sciences are highly welcome.

For example: 

• Empirical analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues; 
• Empirical analysis of the interaction between business and society; 
• Empirical analysis of intellectual property, innovation, intangibles, and digital assets; 
• Empirical analysis of law and regulations, including among others competition policy, securities law, consumer protection, and business law.

Elements in Law, Economics and Politics - Professor Jillian Grennan

Elements in Law, Economics and Politics - Professor Petros Sekeris

Policy (Petros Sekeris)

Possible topics:

• The role institutions, culture, and formal and informal norms of conduct on socio-economic outcomes.
• Causes and consequences of market failures and market structure.
• The boundaries of the firm.
• The interplay between economics and politics.
• Economic, political, and legal determinants of economic development.