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William Landes

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William Landes · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Law and economics scholar; pioneer of empirical economic analysis of law with Richard Posner

When

1939, United States

Where

United States

Biography

William Landes is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Law and economics scholar; pioneer of empirical economic analysis of law with Richard Posner

How & why

Landes is an American economist at the University of Chicago Law School who, in partnership with Richard Posner, pioneered the empirical economic analysis of law, applying rigorous statistical and economic methods to legal questions. He is documented as Jewish in Jewish biographical references.

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Law and economics scholar; pioneer of empirical economic analysis of law with Richard Posner

1939

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Law & Jurisprudence